Saturday 16th May, 11am to 3pm, Free Entry
Join us for a Marine Safety Day with live safety demonstrations, lifejacket servicing from the RNLI community team, tours of the Largs and Troon lifeboats, a flare amnesty* by Largs Chandlers, meet local businesses, and receive 1-2-1 advice from marine professionals.
Demonstrations Schedule
Timings subject to change
- 1200 - Flare Demonstration
- 1230 - Life raft inflation
- 1300 - How to perform CPR
- 1330 - Rescue and recovery drill by the RNLI Lifeboat team and Castle Craigs Canoe Club. This demonstration will take place in the Yacht Haven. Details of the exact location of where to watch to be announced on the day.
With thanks to Simon from Go West Sailing for the first three demonstrations.
Meet Local Businesses
We are proud to be working with a number of local companies to bring this event to the boating community.
Exhibitors will include:
- Largs & Troon Lifeboats and their crew, with the opportunity to step onboard
- RNLI Community Safety Team
- Largs and Ardrossan HM Coastguard teams will be offer boating and coastal safety advice, with equipment labels for watersport kit.
- Largs Chandlery with flare amnesty*
- Fairlie Riggers
- Castle Craigs Canoe Club
- Firth of Clyde Coastal Rowing Club
- Family friendly entertainment
Flare Amnesty*
A flare amnesty* will be held, supported by Largs Chandlers.
Bring your expired flares for safe disposal, and pick up your new pyrotechnic packs from Largs Chandlers.
*Limits/restrictions may apply on the number of flares accepted per person.
Find Largs Yacht Haven
Irvine Road, Largs, Ayrshire, KA30 8EZ
Arriving by sea?
The marina is accessible at all states of the tide and free of hazards.
Arriving by road?
Largs is well connected by road and less than an hour from Glasgow.
Marina Map
Whether you're berthing for the first time, or you need a reminder of where everything is located, download a copy of our marina map to help guide you around the site.