Scottish Two Handed Race concludes the Largs Regatta Festival 2023

 

Largs Regatta Festival 2023 concluded with the iconic Scottish Two Handed Race which takes yachts, sailed only by two people irrespective of size, on a 40 mile course around Holy Island or for those with more stamina on a 80 mile course around Arran. The only race of its kind in Scotland it is a supreme test of patience, strength and tactics with a lot of luck thrown in for good measure.

This year's race attracted 40 yachts with 15 opting for the long overnight Arran course.

The race is appropriately sponsored by Isle of Arran Distilleries, trophies and sponsors products were gratefully received by all. Thanks to Fairlie Yacht Club for their organisation.

CLASS 1 (Round Arran)

1. Sleipnir (Scott and Storm Chalmers)

2. Saboo (Jim McIlwraith and Angus Scott)

3. Samurai J (Alan MacLeod and Robert Walker)

CLASS 2

1. Dragonfly (Bill and Robbie Fowler)

2. Artemis (Ian MacDonald and Jeremy Glen)

3. Candubhlah (Wallace Cutherbertson and Wallace Nial)

CLASS 3

1. Stormer (Gordon Patrick and Donald Syme)

2. Prospero (Graeme and Ewan Randall)

3. Jonpanda (J Eltringham and Gary Leitch)

CLASS 5

1. Breagha (Brendan Bocker and Dave Baker)

2. Suilven (Paul and Eileen Rae)

3. Moorea (Dom Mackay and Barry Fisher)

CLASS 6

1. Wavelength (Carolyn Elder and Kirsteen Woods)

2. Iapetus (David Stewart and Peter Hamill)

3. Lyrebird (Clive Reeves and Ian Nicolson)

Best family performance: Sleipnir (Scott and Storm Chalmers)

Fastest round Arran: Tangaroa (Des Balmforth and Robin Wilkins)

Best all girl crew: Wavelength (Carolyn Elder and Kirsteen Woods)

Highest aggregate age: Lyrebird (Clive Reeves and Ian Nicholson)