With just over three weeks until the 41st Silvers Marine Scottish Series, the regatta is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested in recent years. With sponsorship agreements currently being finalised, this is an exciting time for Scottish sailing.
This year’s benefactors include The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, which supported the Series last year – and they’re making it a family affair in 2015 by bringing sister company, the historically innovative Bruichladdich, along. This renowned single malt whisky will be a very welcome addition to the regatta.
Another welcome new name to the Scottish Series sponsor list is Crewsaver, taking the position of safety partner and product sponsor.
Their new set of inflatable marker buoys – as seen above – will be launched at this year’s event.
However, Crewsaver is no stranger to the waters of Loch Fyne as the Scottish Series management team has been using their marks for years.
The marker buoys are not the only things to be inflated as, to date, entries across all classes are 20% up on last year, currently standing at 120 boats.
Silvers Marine Scottish Series Chair, Dane Ralston is, of course, delighted, experiencing growing excitement as the start of this year’s regatta gets closer. Dane says: ‘The Scottish Series has a special place in the hearts of everybody involved with Scottish sailing. It has been Scotland’s premier regatta for all of its four decade history and I’m delighted with how this year’s event is shaping up.
‘We have some very exciting news coming up in the next few days [Ed: What a tease.] but I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the crews who have already signed up for this year’s event.
‘I can promise them some of the best racing on offer in the country and, off the water, our Saturday night party night is going to be one to remember.’
Note to all currently landbound sailors and keen photographers, Silvers Marine Scottish Series takes place in Tarbert on Loch Fyne from 22nd to 25th May 2015.
