Local goes from Glencoe Boat Club to the 2024 America’s Cup!

Local goes from Glencoe Boat Club to the 2024 America’s Cup!

Local goes from Glencoe Boat Club to the 2024 America’s Cup!

We’d like to share some fantastic news regarding a great achievement by a young sailor from Glencoe.

winners, 2024 America's Cup in Barcelona
J Class Barcelona Regatta. Hosted by Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, one week before the America’s Cup 2024 final.
@ Sailing Energy / J Class
11 October, 2024

Ruaridh Mills, who was born and brought  up locally in Ballachulish, started his sailing career at Glencoe Boat Club in the successful Community sailing program. Ruaridh went on to sail with his family and others locally before representing GBR in the Scottish Sailing Squad both in the UK and overseas.

More recently Ruaridh has been racing at the 2024 America’s Cup in Barcelona as a professional sailor on one of the World’s most famous racing yachts, the J class Velsheda.

 
We’re delighted to see Ruaridh sail Velsheda which came 2nd in the J class Barcelona Regatta 2024, and were awarded Overall Winners of the 2024 season.
Take a bow Ruaridh, we’re all very proud of you and your magnificent achievements.

You can read more about the J class association and Velsheda here.

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Mooring No. 8 for sale

Glencoe Boat Club

For sale* mooring No 8 conveniently located straight out from the pontoon.

The mooring was last inspected in April 2023 but all was well at that time and it hasn’t had a boat on it since October 2023.

Contact Graham on 07775611195 or £400*

*Please note that moorings can only be sold to members of Glencoe Boat Club

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