Sailing
Of
all the Connoisseurs Properties Crinan
Hotel must rank as the most famous amongst the sailing aficionados. Located
right on the mouth of the Crinan Canal this memorable hotel and restaurant is
legendary and holds fond memories for the many local and world class yachtsmen
who have sailed by or used the canal. The
Classic Malts Cruise. Cruise through spectacular Scottish scenery
and enjoy the hospitality of the 3 most westerly Classic Malts distilleries. From
mid July until the end of the month travel around the West coast of Scotland visiting
the Lagavulin, Oban and Talisker distilleries. For information about this event
and various competitions contact the Clyde Cruising Club at www.clyde.org
. tel +44 141 221 2774 Sail
Scotland is the national trade marketing association responsible for promoting
Scotland as a world class watersports destination. They have information on activity
holiday, yacht charter, canal operators and marinas Visit the website www.sailscotland.co.uk or contact: Sail Scotland Ltd, PO Box 8363, Largs, Scotland, KA30 8YD Tel: 01309 676757
Fax: 01309 676744 Royal
Western Yacht Club was formed in 1875 to encourage small boat and dinghy sailing
on the lower reaches of the Firth of Clyde. It became "Royal" in 1885
and now runs the major two-day RWYC Kip Regatta, which is usually held in May.
For more information contact Tim Henderson
Honorary Secretary
Braidhurst
Cottage
Shandon
G84 8NP
Tel +44 1436 820256 Scottish
National Watersports Centre, Cumbrae - learn to sail or improve your skills
in the beautiful surroundings of the Clyde at the National Watersports Centre.
For all watersports. Contact Anne Dipple on +44 1475 530757 for more information
or visit www.sportsport.co.uk.
This site also carries information on all the boating and other watersport events
through Scotland. Scotland's
coasts and rivers offer canoeists at every level of competence the opportunity
of avdenture. You can explore islands, inland lochs and thousands of mile of river
among unique and spectacular scenery. To help you choose your location, visit
the Scottish Canoe Association on on www.scot-canoe.org
or call +44 131 317 7314 Scotland
can boast excellent facilities for water ski enthusiasts at three principal centres
- Scottish National Water Ski Centre in Fife, the Loch Lomond Water Ski
Centre and Lochearnhead Watersports Centre. All of the centres have qualified
instructors and are the venues for water ski competitions in Scotland. Details
of all the centres are available from The National Water Ski Centre, Town Loch,
Dunfermline, Fife KY 12 0HT tel +44 1383 620123
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