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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