A FLEET of 22 classic yachts is set to take part in this year’s Richard Mille Fife Regatta, with organisers confirming the full entry list six weeks ahead of the event. The sixth edition of the regatta, from June 4-12, will bring together a mix of returning favourites and first-time entrants, showcasing a wide range of historic Fife-built vessels on the Clyde.
Among the yachts confirmed are notable names including the 104-foot Kentra (1923), the 19th-century Uandi (1897), and the Clyde 30 Mikado (1904), alongside a strong contingent of 20th-century classics such as Saskia (1931), Falcon (1930) and Merry Dancer (1938).
Several smaller “cod” class boats will also feature, including Coila, Coralie, Peggy, Siglen and Vega, highlighting the breadth of designs produced by the famed Fairlie yard.
Regatta director Fiona Houston said the event holds particular significance for the local area. She said:
“The story of the Fife yard and the yachts it built is part of the story of Fairlie where I grew up and live. To have them return to the Clyde and to share their history with their owners and crew is wonderful.
“They are beautiful wherever they travel in the world but never more so than in their home waters.”
Organisers say further details on the competing yachts will be shared on social media in the run-up to the regatta.
The Richard Mille Fife Regatta has become a key date in Scotland’s sailing calendar, celebrating the legacy of William Fife and the craftsmanship that made the Clyde world-renowned for yacht building.
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