Largs Yacht Haven’s manager, Dave Hewitt, has been honoured by the RNLI for 30 years of voluntary service with Largs Lifeboat. His remarkable dedication, commitment, and countless sacrifices exemplify the very best of the lifesaving community.
Whether you bring your boat ashore for the winter, or you decide to leave her afloat, there are a number of steps to take to ensure your boat stays in tiptop condition.
Records were broken on this year’s Scottish Two Handed Race Round Arran by a spectacular performance by the multihull, Excalibur (Brian Young and Nick Bell) completing the 80 mile course in just over 8.5 hours, knocking almost 3 hours off the previous record
The curtain has fallen on the Topper Nationals 2025 in Largs after six unforgettable days of racing and celebration. Scottish sailors competed in every fleet – Regatta, 4.2, Championship Silver, and Championship Gold – facing heavy weather, sunshine, squalls, and even dolphins.
Thank you to all of our fantastic berth holders who came along to Largs Sailing Club. It gave us a chance to say thank you for being a part of the Yacht Haven family.
From Grandparents to the little ones, the open water and sense of adventure can create cherished family memories that last a lifetime. But how can you keep the little ones entertained throughout the day? Read our top tips!
Our Haven Team are on-site 24/7 so please do not hesitate to come to the marina office for some free, impartial advice, or if you're experiencing any issues. We'll be happy to help and/or recommend some local marine electronics experts to provide you with any further assistance.
Marc Turner is the latest recipient of an RYA Scotland Impact Award, recognising decades of hard work and dedication across many facets of Scottish sailing
The Scottish Two Handed Race is the final event in the Largs Regatta Festival 2024 and this year’s event was run in very contrasting conditions to last week where there was almost too much wind!
It is a bittersweet day as we say Bon Voyage to our lovely berth holders and friends, Dan and Kathrin of Sailing Polaris, as they chart a course towards the majestic waters of Norway.
As the Maritime Coastguard Agency celebrate the 100th birthday for the famous Shipping Forecast, take the Quiz to test your knowledge of the UK Shipping Areas.
The Marina Manager at Largs Yacht Haven has become one of a handful of managers worldwide to achieve the highly acclaimed status of Certified Marina Manager (CMM).
It is ten years since Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust opened their Scottish base at Largs Yacht Haven. Trust CEO Frank Fletcher looks back on the decision to bring to Trust to the Firth of Clyde.
This unique race takes the fleet around either the island of Arran (80 miles) or Holy Island (40 miles) with each yacht, irrespective of size, being sailed by only two people.
During June, cyclists from all walks of life are joining forces to undertake the Largs to Cowes Brighter Futurs Cycle Challenge for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
After a postponement of two years the 5th Fife Regatta will return in 2022 with the support of Richard Mille. It will be the largest gathering of Fife Yachts since the event started in 1998.
Sail Scotland has launched a spectacular new series of aerial video guides showcasing Scottish marinas, anchorages, and adventures, encouraging people to explore by boat and stay in new, unique, destinations.
Ocean Safety, specialists in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, is increasing the ease of product servicing for its customers by expanding the network of its collection and drop off locations throughout the UK.
The Our Isles and Oceans mission statement is ‘Youth Opportunity and Professional Development for Sustainable Livelihoods’ and intends on, through the vehicle of sport and business, highlighting the importance of a sustainable future for the next generation through activities and partnerships with sustainable organisations and enterprises.
Boats of all shapes and sizes took to the water, from the Clyde Cruising Club, other Clyde based Yacht Clubs, boating clubs and Marinas’ to join perhaps the biggest most spectacular mass flotilla of small boats ever seen on the Clyde.
1,300 native oysters have been returned to waters in the Firth of Clyde at Largs Yacht Haven, as part of an ambitious restoration project to bring back these ‘ocean superheroes’ from the brink of extinction.
As lockdown continues to be eased across Scotland a joint plea has been made by marine tourism and sports groups for boaters and water users to have full consideration and respect for the destinations they plan to visit.
Following negotiations which started in 2019 on the 22nd of October 2020 for the first time in 55 years Euroyachts ceased to be owned by a member of the Scott family.
Dame Ellen MacArthur invites you to get involved in an epic new virtual challenge event launched by the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust to transform young lives after treatment - Round Britain Your Way.
Euroyachts are a long established boat sales organisation in Scotland with bases at Troon Yacht Haven and a modern indoor showroom at Largs Yacht Haven.
Princess Motor Yacht Sales have appointed DDZ Engineering as a new Scottish dealer, covering the entire Scottish region in new and pre-owned Princess boat sales.
The record for the largest boat to be lifted ashore at Largs Yacht Haven in Ayrshire was broken earlier this autumn by a beautiful American motor cruiser.
UK boat owners have voted for Largs Yacht Haven as UK Coastal Marina of the Year 2017 as part of the prestigious Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) annual awards.
