Largs

Largs has always been a favourite venue on the west coast of Scotland. Chosen as a national centre, Largs offers all the facilities that are required to host a major event, including a new club house and marina. Largs has the added bonus of being close to the international airport in Glasgow. The venue also has the full support of the Inverclyde Centre, with all its catering and accommodation facilities, both on the mainland and the Isle of Cumbrae. Accommodation in the town is also plentiful, with numerous hotels, bed and breakfasts, and houses to let. But it’s still important to book in good time, as it is a popular resort during the school holidays. More information on all these matters can be obtained from the Inverclyde Centre (see below). Restaurants and pubs in the town are not in short supply, there are also facilities in the marina and at Largs Sailing Club. I’ve been to many events at Largs over the years, and their professionalism, hospitality, friendship, and social events have always been marvellous. Race Area Largs offers two main race areas. One is to the north of the Isle of Cumbrae, which is the principle race area; and the second is between the Isle of Cumbrae and the mainland, which is mostly used in the upper wind range. Both race areas are predominately land locked, with high ground to the east and west. The clearest wind directions are blowing from the south-to-south-west and north-to-north-west. The water is very deep, and the mark layers need to have arms like gorillas - George Purvis and Jim Macdonald know all about it! The water temperature is relatively mild all year round, as it’s clipped by the Gulf Stream. It’s also quite tidal, with up to two knots of current during maximum