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Reality TV at the Loch

Reality TV at the Loch

The Club was approached by a production company that wanted to use our facilities to make an episode of a reality TV show at the loch. We agreed, and they promised us a suitable financial donation. They then asked us to provide a boat to allow on-the-water filming, and then on the day before filming was due to take place a second boat was requested – also with the promise of a donation. Mike Poole and Iain Millar volunteered their services to man these boats, and a very interesting period of set-up and filming took place.

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2026 Junior and Singlehanded Regatta

2026 Junior and Singlehanded Regatta

This was a major event for St Mary’s Loch Sailing Club. The statistics were impressive: 6 classes, 2 days of sailing, 2 Scottish championships, over 70 boats on the water, 2 separate racing areas (3 including the coached Oppy fleet), 8 races per class, 7 safety boats, 2 committee boats, and countless people involved. The classes involved were Supernovas (Scottish Championship), ILCAs (Saturday only), Streakers (Saturday only), Toppers, RS Fevas (Scottish Championship), and Optimists.

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Vice Commodore’s Cup weekend 2025

Vice Commodore’s Cup weekend 2025

On Saturday 14 June the Vice Commodore’s Cup for single handed boats was sailed in some very interesting weather. To say it rained is an understatement and the wind was very variable. Congratulations to Iain Millar in his Laser Radial for retaining the Laser cup. Unfortunately there were no Solos sailing so that cup was not awarded.

Sunday 15 June, in much more steady wind and without the heavy rain, saw double handed boats compete for the Vice Commodore’s cups for Mirrors and Enterprises. In total 3 Enterprises, 4 Mirrors, 1 RS Feva and 2 Laser 2000s were on the water. The wind was steady enough for the RS Feva and Laser 2000 to have a go at using their spinnakers. Charles Morrish with crew Dan Swaffield won the Enterprise Cup. Gerry Goodfellow with his son Lewis crewing for him won the Mirror Cup. Well done to Charles for retaining his trophy.

Below is a selection of photos from the weekend.

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Opening Social 2025

Opening Social 2025

This year our Opening Social was held on 20 April. Despite the earlier forecast the weather was wonderful – unless you were sailing and looking for some steady wind. Commodore Mike Lewis opened the proceedings with a short speech of welcome to everybody including our new members and he presented Lorry Young with his RYA Long Service Award. This was given to Lorry for all that he does for the club and all of us appreciate the help he gives to all of us.

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“Doc” Ian Brown

“Doc” Ian Brown

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of “Doc” Ian Brown, who passed away on 26th March 2025.

Doc was a great friend to the club and its members and loved his Mirror sailing.

He will be sorely missed.

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