Racing sponsored by Saturn Sails
Yacht racing on the Firth of Clyde
There are not many finer locations in the world to race yachts than around the scenic waters of the Firth of Clyde.
Flanked by the Isle of Bute, Great Cumbrae and the Scottish mainland, the racing area provides a good test of a sailor's skill and concentration. As a result, competitors travel from across the UK and Ireland to take in the most popular regatta in Scotland.
Racing Itinerary
On Saturday 22nd August, Keelboats race in the area to the north of Cumbrae while dinghy racing takes place around the cans within the Largs Channel with up to 4 races on the day.
On Sunday 23rd August, it's the famous Round Cumbraes Race - a long distance race around Big Cumbrae for the dinghies and catamarans, and both islands for the keelboats.
Classes include IRC, CYCA, restricted sail and dinghy, as well as the Scottish Championships for International Etchells and 707s.
Haven Knox-Johnston Midweek Evening Series
25th to 27th August
An additional Keelboat and Dinghy series will take place in the evenings, organised by Fairlie Yacht Club and Largs Sailing Club, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston.
Classes include IRC, CYCA, restricted sail and dinghies.
Midweek Series prizegiving will take place on Wednesday evening for Keelboats and Thursday evening for dinghies.
Arran Malt & Coastworks Scottish Two Handed Race
Saturday 29th August
Now part of the Largs Regatta Festival experience, the Scottish Two Handed Race is a true test of a sailor's skill and teamwork. This event is sponsored by Arran Malt Whisky & Coastworks work boats, tugs & barges.
New for 2026, ALL ENTRANTS will be issued with a Yellow Brick tracker allowing great online race tracking as well as enhancing competitor safety.