Largs Regatta Festival

A flagship event on the Firth of Clyde

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Largs Regatta Festival overview

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When?

21st-30th August

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Where?

Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland

What is it?

The Largs Regatta Festival is one of the Clyde’s most established sailing events, bringing together keelboat, dinghy and catamaran racing as well as a fun charity adventure event, open to any type of boat, not just yachts. All of this takes place in the Largs Channel and around Great Cumbrae and Little Cumbrae. The programme centres on the traditional Cumbraes Weekend, combining round‑the‑buoys racing with the iconic Round Cumbraes race, before extending into a full week of competition.

As part of our new partnership with Yacht Havens, we are proud to sponsor the Midweek Evening Series, a popular and accessible run of races that broadens participation, encourages visiting crews to stay longer, and plays a key role in sustaining momentum throughout the festival week. The programme is completed by the Scottish Two‑Handed Race, a standout offshore challenge, that is raced around the stunning islands of Arran and Holy Isle with only two crew, a true test of seamanship and teamwork and reinforces the regatta’s reputation as one of Scotland’s most respected and inclusive sailing events.

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What can you expect?

The Largs Regatta Festival has a lot to offer for both participants and spectators. You can expect:

  • High‑quality racing on the Clyde
  • A full week of on‑the‑water action
  • Strong participation from local and visiting crews
  • A festival feel across Largs and the marina
  • Live music and entertainment
  • Food and drink stalls
  • Local traders and sail loft party
  • Activities designed to appeal to families and non‑sailors

Proud sponsors of Largs Regatta Festival Midweek Evening Series

Haven Knox‑Johnston is proud to sponsor the 2026 Midweek Evening Series at the Largs Regatta Festival. To celebrate, we’ll be giving away a GoPro to one lucky entrant! We look forward to seeing you on the water!

When is the Regatta?

The Largs Regatta Festival is scheduled to take place from the 21st-30th August 2026.

HKJ FAQs

FAQs

Where is the Largs Regatta Festival held?

Events are spread across Largs Marina,the seafront and nearby town spaces, giving it a strong coastal feel.

Where can I enter the Largs Regatta Festival?

You can register your interest here: LRF Noticeboard