The Fife Regatta
20th to 26th June 2003, The Clyde, Scotland
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The Fife Regatta 2003 has ended with the 'Kyles of Bute Race' held in glorious sunshine and amazing scenery. Yachts 'The Lady Anne' and 'Rosemary' have taken overall victory in Classes 1 and 2, although this regatta was about so much more than the racing. We hope all the yachts will return in 5 years time to continue the celebration of the work of William Fife III and make it as big a success in 2008 as it was in 2003.
The regatta committee would like to express our most sincere gratitude to all our sponsors, supporters and volunteer helpers without whom the regatta would not have been possible. We would also like to thank the owners and crews of the Fife fleet that made it to Scotland, that made the event the glorious spectacle that it was.
To view photos of the events, please go to our Photo Gallery, and for results and reports to our Results page.
Complete results are available to download in pdf format. (you may require Adobe Acrobat.)
Class 1 Results
Class 2 Results
Around the turn of the century and beyond, a very famous yacht building yard at Fairlie, Ayrshire was producing the finest yachts in the world. These yachts have long since left our shores. The Fife Regatta 2003 brought these spectacular yachts back to their home waters to race and celebrate William Fife III.
The boats were designed and built in Fairlie on the Clyde estuary, near Largs. Five years ago there was a gathering of 11 Fife yachts, and in 2003, 22 yachts made the trip to Scotland.
The William Fife Exhibition has now closed, but many of the articles on display can be viewed at the Largs Historical Society Museum on Manse Court, just off Main Road near the George Hotel in Largs. Their telephone number is 01475 687081 should you wish to contact them before visiting.
An Official Print commemorating the event, painted by artist Alastair Houston, is still available to buy.
We also still have Event Clothing, including T-shirts, Polo shirts and Rugby shirts, available to buy if you were unable to do so during the regatta.
