SPONSORS of the 2018 event

The Scottish Series 2018 would not be able to be run without the support of the following sponsors.

Luddon Construction

Glasgow-based civil engineering and building contractor, Luddon Construction delivers projects across the country. They say: ‘We are delighted to be a sponsor of the Scottish Series and this prestigious event provides us with an opportunity to raise our profile and reinforce our longstanding relationship with Clyde Cruising Club.’

Hempel Paints

Once again Hempel Paints is supporting the regatta with their sponsorship of the Crawford McInnes Trophy for youth.

As a global supplier of high-quality marine paints and coatings since 1915 with a focus on product innovation, customer service and technical advice, Hempel supply a wide range of advanced products, from fuel-saving antifoulings to some of the toughest epoxies in the industry.

Tunnock’s

Legendary biscuit manufacturer Tunnock’s has been a loyal supporter of the Series for many years, returning again this year with their survival packs of goodies for competitors. Boyd Tunnock said: ‘Tunnock’s has been associated with the event for over three decades. It’s a fantastic event in the Scottish sporting calendar, giving the perfect blend of serious racing and true Scottish hospitality.’

Helly Hansen

Helly Hansen manufactures professional grade gear worn and trusted by professionals on oceans, mountains and worksites. Their sailing gear is worn by world-class sailors across five oceans and they are proud to partner and participate in some of the sport’s most iconic regattas and sailing associations.

The Botanist and Bruichladdich

The Scottish Series is delighted to welcome back The Botanist, the first and only Islay Dry Gin. Bruichladdich joined the sponsors in 2015. The whisky distilled on Islay since 1881 is a sister brand to The Botanist Islay Dry Gin.

Event Scotland

EventScotland is working to make Scotland the perfect stage for events. By developing an exciting portfolio of sporting and cultural events, EventScotland is helping to raise Scotland’s international profile and boost the economy by attracting more visitors. As part of Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 there will be added emphasis on the Crawford McInnes Youth Trophy (sponsored by Hempel Paints) in order to celebrate one of Scotland’s greatest assets – our children and young people.

Arnold Clark

Established in 1954, Arnold Clark has grown from a single-car showroom to Europe’s largest independently owned car retailer, with over 200 branches across the UK representing 25 manufacturers. The company claims an unrivalled stock of over 20,000 new and used cars available on the award-winning website ArnoldClark.com. Arnold Clark believe in giving back to the communities in which they operate. ‘We do this by supporting charities, grassroots and fantastic events like the Scottish Series, which we are proud to sponsor again in 2018.’

Makars Gourmet Mash-Bar Company

The RC35 Class is sponsored by Makars Gourmet Mash-Bar Company. The Makars RC35 Class is developed for close, competitive racing within a tight rating band (IRC 1.015-1.040)

Marlow Ropes

Marlow Ropes produce a fantastic range of high performance cordage for the leisure industry and their dyneema products have fuelled advances in both yacht and dinghy sailing. The Scottish Series is delighted that Marlow are behind the prizes for the event and will provide a bespoke halyard to the ‘Yacht of the Day’.

Sailingfast

Sailingfast is delighted to support the Event Support Team with reusable water bottles working to reduce the collective impact on the environment, especially with regards to single use plastic.

Sailingfast are North Sails One Design agents, delivering some of the very best sails to Scottish sailors and pride themselves in only working with the very best brands on the market. North Sails is the world’s largest sail manufacturer, and Sailingfast say it is appropriate they support Scotland’s premier yacht regatta again.

Owners Duncan and Emma Hepplewhite are delighted to be involved with the event again in 2018.

Silvers Marine

Silvers Marine, formerly the headline sponsor from 2014-2017, is this year providing on the water support to the event. The iconic boatyard at Rosneath is one of the most progressive boatyards in the UK with a highly skilled and motivated workforce.

Knox Anchors

Knox Anchors is contributing an anchor (appropriate size for the boat) as a prize within the series.

Euroyachts

Euroyachts is a family-run business that has supplied yachts to generations of CCC members since the 1960s. Based at Largs and Troon Yacht Havens, the company run an active brokerage service and distributes all of Jeanneau’s products in Scotland as well has BRIG ribs.

Sailing Scotland – MarineBlast Multimedia

Keeping the event to the front and centre of everyone’s thoughts!

Tarbert Harbour

The host port for the Scottish Series. Tarbert Enterprise Company The Tarbert Enterprise Company is the local partner that makes the event happen and run smoothly.

Contraflow Ltd

The traffic management firm provides the event with support while Tarbert is so busy during the Scottish Series.

Argyll and Bute Council

Support of the event points up the input to the economy of the area.