Partners and Links
The Cumbrae centre is run by sportscotland, the national body for sport development in Scotland. Cumbrae provides coaching at every level in a range of water sports including dinghy sailing, cruising , windsurfing, sea kayaking, powerboating and instructing.
Cumbrae is an RYA training centre. The Royal Yachting Association is the governing body for recreational watersports in the UK. They set the course syllabus, issue certificates and guidelines for Training Centres like Cumbrae to follow. RYA certificates are internationally recognised.
Cumbrae is one of three sportscotland national centres . The nearby Inverclyde centre and Glenmore Lodge near Aviemore both boast exceptional facilities.
The Scottish Sailing Institute at Largs Marina is an integrated partnership comprising both the Cumbrae and Inverclyde centres, Largs Yacht Haven, Largs Sailing Club and RYA Scotland. The SSI facility is available for major regattas and as a training venue for competitive sailors.
Gill Product Testing
Cumbrae is pleased to be associated with Gill, a company that makes foul weather clothing. It may not sound glamorous but it is exactly what they do and exactly the environment that our staff find ourselves in.
For over 5 years now Cumbrae has been involved in a partnership with Gill, testing and developing new products and supplying the benefits of their existing products to our clients. We know that when you are out struggling against the elements the last thing you need to worry about is your equipment. Working with Gill helps us to ensure our yachts are equipped with protective clothing that will meet the demands of cruising Scotlands’ West Coast.
Photography on this site and in the Cumbrae brochure is copyright of Marc Turner of Pfm Pictures.
Graphic design and art direction for the brochure, website and Cumbrae branding by vicki simpson
More useful sites:
Ayrshire and Arran Tourist Board
North Ayrshire Council
Millport Online
Met Office
BBC Weather
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
RNLI
Tidal Heights
ISAF (International Sailing Federation)
British Olympic Federation
Sports Coach UK
www.scottishsailing.com
We are happy for any site to create a link back to Cumbrae’s website.
For further help and advice please contact us on 01475 530 757.