Scottish Waters
The word of the weekend was “windy” as the seven competitors arrived at the Holy Loch to participate in the 2024 RC35 Championships. With the wind coming out of the west and funnelling over the hill and straight down the…
Largs Yacht Haven Makes Changes to Meet Growing Demand for Larger Vessels
7th June 2024 Scottish Waters
Largs Yacht Haven in western Scotland is increasing its capacity for vessel up to 20 metres in length, according to Marine Industry News. The North Ayrshire marina, which is the largest in Scottish waters and celebrating 40 years in operation,…
Relief for Scotland’s Marine Leisure Sector as Visitor Levy Bill Amended
13th March 2024 Scottish Waters
The Scottish Government’s Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill that would have forced marinas and other mooring providers to charge a levy on visitor accommodation — including mooring and berthing for boats — has now been amended. As previously reported on Afloat.ie,…
Sailing Community Learns and Shares Together at ‘Connected Scotland’ Event
8th March 2024 Scottish Waters
More than 70 representatives from across the boating community came together for RYA Scotland’s ‘Connected Scotland’ forum in Perth last Saturday (2 March) to talk all things around the development of sailing and related and activities. The event also saw…
RNLI On the Lookout for New Beach Lifesavers in Scotland and Northern Ireland
18th February 2024 Water Safety
The RNLI is on the lookout for budding lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on some of the most popular beaches in Scotland, Northern Ireland and elsewhere in the UK. Recruitment for this season’s lifeguard team has started nationally in…
Virtual Public Consultation On Floating Wind Farm off Scottish Coast Closes Next Monday
15th February 2024 Power From the Sea
The “virtual” consultation on the Ossian wind farm project off the Scottish coast has included four live question and answer sessions, along with availability of documentation on the project’s website. The Ossian project is a joint venture between SSE Renewables…
Another first for the fiftieth Scottish Series this year will include RS21 keelboats racing on Loch Fyne. The RS21 Association has included the event as one of its 'Official Series', and that will give the class a chance to start…
Marine Tourism Stakeholders Welcome Amendment to Scottish Visitor Levy Plans
20th January 2024 Scottish Waters
The Scottish Government has confirmed that changes will be made to the proposed Visitor Levy Bill, in a move welcomed by marine tourism stakeholders. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the bill had proposed giving powers to local authorities in Scotland…
RYA Scotland has welcomed Philippa Howie to the team as Communication and Engagement Officer. Howie has a longstanding passion for sports, including sailing through her involvement with the Cadets at Solway Yacht Club. Her wider interests led to an education…
Shetland Dialect Inspires New Name for ESB's Floating Wind Farm
1st November 2023 Power From the Sea
Stoura, an old Shetland word for windy and for wide open space, has been selected as the new name for the ESB’s 500MW floating wind farm off the coast of the Scottish islands. Stoura Wind Farm replaces the old name…
RYA Scotland’s 2023 Annual General Meeting was held virtually online on Thursday 26 October with a review of the past 12 months of sailing in Scotland from the board of directors. The diverse work of RYA Scotland covers the planning,…
Five Scottish Race Crew Cross Atlantic Ocean – the first major ocean crossing of the Clipper 2023-24 Race
24th October 2023 Clipper Race
Five Scottish nationals have successfully completed the first major ocean crossing of the Clipper 2023-24 Race. The group of Race Crew members were part of over 200 participants from across the globe who had gathered in Punta Del Este, Uruguay,…
J109 'Mocking J' Takes RC35 Championship Title in North Clyde Regatta Finale
22nd September 2023 RC35
The RC35 Championship has concluded for 2023, with Ben and Jono Shelley in their J109 'Mocking J' claiming their inaugural Championship victory. The final event, The North Clyde Regatta hosted by Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, started with Charlie Frize’s…
Yasmin Price has been appointed to the board of RYA Scotland as Youth Director. The voluntary role sets out to represent the voice of young people under the age of 25 in the Scottish boating community and provide support and…
Lease Secured to Expand Scottish Marina for New Marine Trade Centre
19th August 2023 Scottish Waters
A lease has been secured for the expansion of James Watt Marina on the River Clyde, clearing the way for the development of a new marine trade centre for western Scottish waters, as Marine Industry News reports. Marine services firm…
RYA Highlights Potential Rising Costs for Mooring and Berthing in Scotland
17th August 2023 Scottish Waters
RYA Scotland highlights that the Visitor Levy Bill is currently being considered by the Scottish Parliament. The bill, currently at Stage 1 in the Scottish Parliament, proposes giving power to local authorities to decide whether to charge a levy on…
