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.
@ 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.
We are very keen to foster more sailing talent through Glencoe Boat Club and are urgently seeking more sailing volunteers to support to make that happen. If you could support please contact or .
You can find out more about sailing at Glencoe Boat club here.
Thank you