uforea
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Where and when is the big West Coast regatta and has anyone taken part?
Ted
Ted
Scottish Regatta
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rhumlady
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West Highland week is the first week in August but maybe starting on the last weekend in July I believe. Not taken part but I have been in Oban Yachts during the week iwth an injured wife. Very interesting to see them depart in the morning and descend again in the evening. That was before the new pontoons were put in as well.
dt4134
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There is also the Scottish Series, which is usually at E Loch Tarbert the weekend of the 2nd bank holiday in May.
Aja
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Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series
All info http://www.clyde.org/index.php/content/blogsection/7/45/ at CCC website including dates for next year.
Regards
Donald
All info http://www.clyde.org/index.php/content/blogsection/7/45/ at CCC website including dates for next year.
Regards
Donald
scottie
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scottish series
the scottish series 2nd holiday wek end up to 200 boats takes place at tarbert loch fyne
it is agood mix of seriuos racing and good social scene
end of may is best time to visit the area and the kip regatta takes place just before and the scottish IRC weekend just after so it makes it worth bring a boat to the area
the scottish series 2nd holiday wek end up to 200 boats takes place at tarbert loch fyne
it is agood mix of seriuos racing and good social scene
end of may is best time to visit the area and the kip regatta takes place just before and the scottish IRC weekend just after so it makes it worth bring a boat to the area
Spyro
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Also Largs Regatta Week in August with the 2 handed round Holy Isle or Round Arran at the end of the week
andymcp
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West Highland Week is end July into August next year, think they had around 160 boats last time.
Covers all from first timers and family boats (that would be me) to fully crewed and angry handicap champions (that would be me they are shouting at....). We did it this year and had a riot, apart from one close call after the start of race 2 that spoiled that trip somewhat.
Covers all from first timers and family boats (that would be me) to fully crewed and angry handicap champions (that would be me they are shouting at....). We did it this year and had a riot, apart from one close call after the start of race 2 that spoiled that trip somewhat.
Quandary
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West Scotland Regatta
If you really mean The West Coast then West Highland Week is the big one, it is also now fairly unique for its passage races and three ports of call, its wide range of competitors with family crews and white sail classes for smaller or less experienced crews ( though there are a few regular pot hunters in these classes with carbon or yellow sails). It is a fantastic event even for a cruiser with all sorts from Js to Sceptre to ketches and motor sailers. Racing up or down the Sound of Mull between Oban and Tobermory is one of lifes highlights. You could not fail to enjoy it.
The Scottish series is in Loch Fyne is still fun but a bit less relaxed, more for the serious racers and the scenery and format is nothing like as good.
If you can't make WHYW at the end of July there is the Round Mull Race, shorter only three legs, smaller fleet, more exposed water but still good craic, it is earlier in the season.
If you really mean The West Coast then West Highland Week is the big one, it is also now fairly unique for its passage races and three ports of call, its wide range of competitors with family crews and white sail classes for smaller or less experienced crews ( though there are a few regular pot hunters in these classes with carbon or yellow sails). It is a fantastic event even for a cruiser with all sorts from Js to Sceptre to ketches and motor sailers. Racing up or down the Sound of Mull between Oban and Tobermory is one of lifes highlights. You could not fail to enjoy it.
The Scottish series is in Loch Fyne is still fun but a bit less relaxed, more for the serious racers and the scenery and format is nothing like as good.
If you can't make WHYW at the end of July there is the Round Mull Race, shorter only three legs, smaller fleet, more exposed water but still good craic, it is earlier in the season.
uforea
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Thanks all for your input, the West Highland Regatta sounds like a great way to spend a week. Do any of the charter companies let Yachts for the Regatta and if so, who??
Thanks Ted
Thanks Ted
Quandary
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Chartering For WHYW
Yes, Crinan Charters for one though the boats are pretty big, I have seen their Moody 38S and a Bav. 48 there most years. You may have to go in one of the white sail classes. Because of the nature of the event I think most of the West Coast Charter companies will support it, unless you have plenty of time you want a boat based at Crinan, Oban,(Kerrera or Dunstaffnage) Ardfern or Croabh Haven. There are also some skipperred charters including some classic boats. Book soon for next year as this is a very popular week. Tony Bennett at Crinan Charters is worth talking to as he is president or something of the Scottish Yacht Charterers Assoc. and should be able to direct you to a suitable boat.
Yes, Crinan Charters for one though the boats are pretty big, I have seen their Moody 38S and a Bav. 48 there most years. You may have to go in one of the white sail classes. Because of the nature of the event I think most of the West Coast Charter companies will support it, unless you have plenty of time you want a boat based at Crinan, Oban,(Kerrera or Dunstaffnage) Ardfern or Croabh Haven. There are also some skipperred charters including some classic boats. Book soon for next year as this is a very popular week. Tony Bennett at Crinan Charters is worth talking to as he is president or something of the Scottish Yacht Charterers Assoc. and should be able to direct you to a suitable boat.
Quandary
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WHYW again
PS, there is a strong possibility of a couple of berths for individuals being available on a Finngulf 33 next year (we could not raise a crew in time to enter this year) However the criteria will be strict and the selection process rigorous. (We prefer affable idiots to anal retentive anoraks) and in the spirit of the white sail classes we now always go for a crew that does not exude too high a level of competence, this type of person can be remarkably hard to find (and is unlikely to exist on this forum).
The cost per person usually works out at about £150 for entries, diesel, food and booze on board etc. Meals ashore and travel to and from Argyll need to be added.
I prefer individuals to existing crews because as a demagogue (fancy word for yacht skipper) I don't dare risk being outnumbered. We were second in class in 2008 with a crew of four two of whom were racing for the first time( a Dufour 41 beat us and won the event overall) so we still expect to be competitive. Four is a comfy number for this boat, if we took more we would feel obliged to go in a spinnaker class.
Watch this space in spring 2010
PS, there is a strong possibility of a couple of berths for individuals being available on a Finngulf 33 next year (we could not raise a crew in time to enter this year) However the criteria will be strict and the selection process rigorous. (We prefer affable idiots to anal retentive anoraks) and in the spirit of the white sail classes we now always go for a crew that does not exude too high a level of competence, this type of person can be remarkably hard to find (and is unlikely to exist on this forum).
The cost per person usually works out at about £150 for entries, diesel, food and booze on board etc. Meals ashore and travel to and from Argyll need to be added.
I prefer individuals to existing crews because as a demagogue (fancy word for yacht skipper) I don't dare risk being outnumbered. We were second in class in 2008 with a crew of four two of whom were racing for the first time( a Dufour 41 beat us and won the event overall) so we still expect to be competitive. Four is a comfy number for this boat, if we took more we would feel obliged to go in a spinnaker class.
Watch this space in spring 2010
uforea
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Yacht Charter
Thanks for all the info Quandary, this has certainly whetted my appetite for more so I'll be ringing Crinian on Monday.
Will keep you posted as we go along, may even see you(behind) on the water next year.
Ted
Thanks for all the info Quandary, this has certainly whetted my appetite for more so I'll be ringing Crinian on Monday.
Will keep you posted as we go along, may even see you(behind) on the water next year.
Ted
