2026 Jura Scottish Series taking shape and on target
by Andi Robertson 1 May 15:23 BST
22-25 May 2026
Jura Scottish Series © Andrew Wallace Photography
Entries for the four day event, which runs over the long, holiday weekend 22nd to 25th May, are following a very similar pattern to last year's regatta which attracted 90 boats to Tarbert, Loch Fyne.
Organisers, the Clyde Cruising Club, are confident of being able to deliver high quality, well managed racing for a diverse range of craft, from One Design keelboats and family cruisers to performance race boats and racer-cruisers.
Loch Fyne will again see two main race areas operated each day. With both Principal Race Officers who managed the 2025 regatta on the water returning again, continuity is ensured. And the use of robot positioned buoys should again facilitate efficient, true course management and swift turnrounds between races, ensuring the maximum number of races can be achieved over the four days. The CYCA cruiser classes are promised a varied diet of different course types and distances.
"We fully appreciate the support the Jura 2026 Scottish Series is achieving from so many areas and we are working hard to put on a really great regatta. We have again responded to the feedback we gathered last year and have done all we can to maintain a relaxed, authentic atmosphere ashore whilst maintaining the highest quality of race management on the water." Enthuses the Clyde Cruising Club Commodore Des Balmforth who leads the regatta organising team. "We are content to see a steady stream of entries coming in on cue and it looks like we will have good racing for the IRC Classes and the One Design fleets are getting stronger by the day. We are seeing something of a resurgence of entries from Ireland which is pleasing."
Racing starts on Friday 22nd May and concludes with the prize-giving after racing Monday 25th May.