There are 69 boats on the registered interest list for the Scottish Series Regatta in May 2025, and of these, four are from Northern Ireland. The Clyde Cruising Club, which organises the event, has said, "Interest has surpassed expectations at this early stage, and our thanks to all of you who have notified".
From Strangford Lough, Stevie Andrews' Hanse 325 Dark and Scary races under CYCA and Ryan Wilson's MAT 1010 Elixir from Quoile YC will compete in IRC. Aidan Pounder's Caesium, the Beneteau First 31 from the Belfast Lough clubs, Ballyholme and Royal Ulster join Elixir in IRC. Paul and Emma Prentice's Sigma 33 Squawk will compete in the One Design division.
An IRC start at the 2024 Jura Scottish Series Photo: Marc Turner
The Scottish Series will incorporate the Irish Sea Nations Cup, and this year, the Clyde Cruising Club plans to introduce an IRC Offshore Class for boats over 1.045.
The NOR for the event will be published within the next 10 days, and entries will be opened then.
Stevie Andrews' Hanse 325 Dark and Scary will race under CYCA Photo: Tommy Brown
Aidan Pounder, who will race in IRC, is looking forward to the Scottish Series - "With the Scottish Series only a few months away now, Caesium is hoping to once again compete in a cracking event in Loch Fyne".
Caesium, Aidan Pounder's Beneteau 31 from Royal Ulster and Ballyholme YCs will compete in IRC at the 2025 Scottish Series Photo: Marc Turner
"It is hoped that there will be a number of yachts making the trip from Royal Ulster and Ballyholme once again to compete. The sailing has been excellent, and we very much look forward to more of the same, with the accompanying great craic on shore", he said.
"The final event in the Irish Sea Nations Cup is being hosted in Belfast Lough in July this year, and it would be lovely to see some of the Scottish yachts make the journey over to participate with us", Pounder added.
