Largs Yacht Haven
Scotland’s finest marina is perfectly situated in the Firth of Clyde for sheltered island sailing and just 40 minutes from Glasgow and Prestwick Airports. Achieving the highest industry award, 5 gold anchors, for service, standards and facilites, the Yacht Haven offers 24 hour fuel, gas and helpful staff, 7 day week travel hoist (70 ton and 45 ton) and a fully serviced boatyard for 250 boats. Dry berthing is also on offer to RIBS and small motor boats Within the marina courtyard visitors can enjoy quality food and beverage from Scotts Restaurant/bar and the Bosuns’s Table bistro, as well as marine shopping and even a spa! Largs Sailing Club offers warm hospitality to visiting club members and to international championship events throughout the summer. Largs town, a busy tourist town with shops, supermarkets etc, is only a 20 minute walk along the seafront path.
Make Largs your home base on the Clyde!
In 2017 Largs Yacht Haven won the coveted UK Marina of the Year Award presented by The Yacht Harbour Association.
Irvine Road, Largs, Ayrshire, KA30 8EZ
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Berthing facilities.
- Max beam 10 m
- Max draught 3 m
- Max length 40 m
- Electricity
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- Sewage Removal
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF LARGS YACHT HAVEN
1984 – 2024
Largs Yacht Haven means a lot of things to a lot of people – whether it’s your starting point for adventures afloat, a stopping point on a longer voyage, a favourite destination for food, or a favourite place to watch the world go by. But, before it began creating memories for boaters and visitors alike, the area to the south of Largs was a sandy beach originally owned by Lord Glasgow. The Beginnings The area to the south of Largs was a natural sandy beach which lent itself to dredging and land reclamation, ultimately creating a new marina for the Firth of Clyde. With the expertise of the Kalis family (of Lymington Yacht Haven, Hampshire) the vision of a new marina village began to take shape the early 1980s. The main concept of the construction was to do a ‘cut and fill’ exercise, using the dredged sand to reclaim the land area and simultaneously provide sheltered deep water behind breakwaters. Fast forward a few years and Largs Yacht Haven opened its first bridgehead in 1984, providing a new style of marina operation in Scotland. In contrast to many other marinas in the region, Largs permitted marine businesses to freely operate from the site, sub-let refunds were introduced to encourage visitors, and Largs Yacht Haven quickly became a thriving marina village, openly welcoming the public and creating a tourist attraction in its own right. A First For Scotland In 1996, Saturn Sails moved its business operations to Largs Yacht Haven, taking occupancy of its new, state-of-the-art sail loft. The sail loft, which was the first purpose-built loft in Scotland, was uniquely designed to include sunken pits in the floor to allow sail cloth to stay flat on the machines, allowing for high quality manufacturing.
Little by little, with continual investment and new facilities being added, Largs as we know it today began to take shape. Largs Sailing Club and the RYA Centre of Excellence opened in 1999 following the second highest lottery grant of the time. Shortly after, a new championship slipway was built allowing the Club to host national and international dinghy events, followed by Scotland’s first purpose-built indoor heated marine showroom occupied by Euroyachts. A Royal Connection The Royal Family has a longstanding connection with sailing and the marine industry. The family is known for enjoying time on the water with many Royals also being boat owners. Through her connections to the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), we are proud to have welcomed The Princess Royal to Largs Yacht Haven on several occasions. Her visits, many with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, have often coincided with yacht and dinghy regattas hosted by Largs Sailing Club allowing The Princess Royal to view the facilities ashore as well as going afloat to watch the racing. In 2014, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust opened its Largs Yacht Haven base to allow the Trust to support more young people around the UK. More than 400 young people have been supported in rebuilding their confidence after cancer and the Trust has two uniquely adapted vessels in Largs to accommodate young people who suffer from physical needs. “Largs Yacht Haven is a true water sports centre; a nautical village in its own right.” “Largs Yacht Haven and Largs Sailing Club have helped put Largs on the map as a water sports destination with international allure. Largs Yacht Haven breathes respect for nature… it is green in both the literal and figurative sense. Environmental awareness is obvious throughout the marina, while the marina manager and marina team lead by example.” – The Yacht Harbour Association Assessor, 2019 Present Day Fast forward to present day and Largs Yacht Haven is now the largest and most popular marina in Scotland with over 700 berths, boatyard space for over 300 boats and dry berthing for a further 100. With restaurants, cafes, shops and a variety of marine services on site, the marina has become a unique destination for landlubbers and boaters alike. The marina was Scotland’s first to receive the highly acclaimed Five Gold Anchor award in 2007 and now supports employment for over 100 full-time jobs for the community. The vast cross-section of watersports activities on-site puts Largs on the map internationally, becoming a highly renowned destination across yachting, dinghy sailing and racing communities. www.yachthavens.com
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Yacht Haven Largs
Largs Yacht Haven is Scotland’s Finest Marina located in the sheltered and scenic waters of the Firth of Clyde. Island harbours and anchorages are as little as half an hour’s sail away.
We have 700 berths afloat and room for 250 boats ashore. With an integral slipway dry berthing packages are suited to RIBs and motor boats. The marina operates 24 hrs for fuel and service, our 45 ton and 70 ton travel hoists operate 7 days a week. Ashore every marine service is available together with high class food and beverage open throughout the year.
The marina hosts many national and international sailing events run by Largs Sailing Club whose clubhouse is on site. The Coastal Path links the marina to the busy seaside town of Largs, a perfect walk or cycle using the bikes that are available for hire..
The Yacht Haven was voted UK Coastal Marina of the Year in 2017.
- Boat Care / Valeting
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- Boat Sales / Broker
- Boat storage
- Business Facilities
- Caf� / Coffee Shop
- Car Parking
- Chemical Toilet / Effluent Disposal
- Convenience Store
- Customer Lounge
- Electric Car Charging
- Electricity to Berths
- Fuel Dock (Diesel)
- Fuel Dock (Petrol)
- Launderette
- Marine Electronic Services
- Marine engineering trades
- Restaurant / Bar
- Retail Outlets
- Rigging Services
- Sail maker / Repairer
- Toilets & Showers (individual en-suite style facilities)
- Water to Berths
Yacht Haven Largs Irvine Road Largs KA30 8EZ Ayrshire United Kingdom
+44 (0)1475 675333 [email protected] http://www.yachthavens.com
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"Having worked at Largs Yacht Haven for over 20 years as a Hoist Driver, Haven Master and now Assistant Manager, I love how we're able to propose ideas and work on a wide range of projects. It's been really useful talking to other Assistant Marina Managers around the Group to understand how to do things differently and more efficiently."
Current Vacancies. Haven Master (full time), Plymouth Yacht Haven Find out more. Marina & Boatyard Operative Apprenticeship, Fambridge Yacht Haven Find out more. Go Back To Our Careers Page. Please note. We thank all applicants for their time in applying for our roles. Due to the high number of applications, only those invited for interview ...
Largs Yacht Haven; Job opportunity (Image: Ian Dalgleish) An opportunity has arisen to join an enthusiastic and professional team in Largs Yacht Haven. The marina staf specialise in the berthing, lifting and storage of vessels of all types at our 750 berth marina in Ayrshire.
Largs Yacht Haven celebrates their 40th year with an evening onboard the historic Waverley Paddle Steamer. Find out more. 16 Jul 2024. Happy retirement, Jane. After 40 years of hard work, Jane is handing over the helm at Largs Chandlery. Find out more. ... Jobs; Follow us. 01475 675333
Job opportunity at Largs Yacht Haven. Check out the details below if you are interested. Flamingo Yacht Charters · June 8, 2021 · Job opportunity at ...
Largs Yacht Haven. Scotland's finest marina is perfectly situated in the Firth of Clyde for sheltered island sailing and just 40 minutes from Glasgow and Prestwick Airports. Achieving the highest industry award, 5 gold anchors, for service, standards and facilites, the Yacht Haven offers 24 hour fuel, gas and helpful staff, 7 day week travel ...
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A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Largs Yacht Haven Team as a marina administrator. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and driven individual. You will be passionate about providing the best possible levels of customer service and will have proven experience in administration.
"Largs Yacht Haven is a true water sports centre; a nautical village in its own right." ... first to receive the highly acclaimed Five Gold Anchor award in 2007 and now supports employment for over 100 full-time jobs for the community. The vast cross-section of watersports activities on-site puts Largs on the map internationally, becoming a ...
Location. Coastal Largs, United Kingdom 950 berths 30.00m max berth size Ch. 9. Largs Yacht Haven is Scotland's Finest Marina located in the sheltered and scenic waters of the Firth of Clyde. Island harbours and anchorages are as little as half an hour's sail away. We have 700 berths afloat and room for 250 boats ashore.
Largs Yacht Haven is now Scotland's largest marina, home to over 700 berth holders and supporting employment for over 100 full time jobs. During her three decades of service, Carolyn took on a number of additional roles locally to drive marine tourism and trade for the Ayrshire area. This included being the President of the Ayrshire Chamber ...
The Bosun's Table at Largs Yacht Haven are currently searching for a Chef to join their team. Previous experience in food preparation and catering is very much required for this position. Responsibilities of the Role include cooking and preparing dishes in their busy bistro ensuring great taste and presentation is maintained, and ensuring food ...
Our Environment. Commercial Properties. Boat Insurance. Jobs. Follow us. 01475 675333. [email protected]. Sign up to news. Meet the helpful team here to look after you and your boat, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day from our base on the Firth of Clyde in Ayrshire.
Largs yacht haven is a lovely place to visit, it has loads to offer such as a great restaurant and cafe, stunning views, free carparking and motorhome parking with picnic areas, aswell as the yacht facilites. It's well worth a visit! Read more. Written 26 June 2023.
A rare opportunity has arisen for a fleet operations and customer service team member with Flamingo Yacht Charters, who are based at Largs Yacht Haven. Tasks and skills required include yacht charter handovers, skippering, preparing yachts, maintenance, customer service skills and office/IT skills.
Weather conditions on Sunday 25th led to all racing being cancelled and an early prize-giving being held in Largs Sailing Club. Huge thanks are due to our main sponsor, Saturn Sails, who have their sail loft based at Largs Yacht Haven, and who presented their very generous prizes to all class winners.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us via email at [email protected] or by telephone on 0141 886 6644.. Scotland's premier yacht charter company. Cruise the Clyde, Arran, Skye the Hebrides & beyond. Come & sail Scotland with the best! Our modern fleet caters for corporate days, bareboat charters ...
On Friday 23 August 2024 the volunteers from Largs RNLI took over the Largs Regatta Festival Marquee at Largs Yacht Haven for a night of dancing and celebrating 60 years of RNLI lifesaving within the town. The night began with the drawing of the highly anticipated 'Grand Raffle', with tickets having been on sale for several months.
Tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who died after his yacht sank off Sicily, had been trying to move past a Silicon Valley debacle that had tarnished his legacy as an icon of British ingenuity. Lynch, 59, struck gold when he sold Autonomy, a software maker he founded in 1996, to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion in 2011.But the deal quickly turned into an albatross for him after he was accused of cooking ...
Live and historic wind speed from Largs Yacht Haven. Our weather station is mounted on the roof of the Yacht Haven office publishing updates every 10 minutes. "Largs is the perfect sailing venue. The spectacular scenery, good race management, shore entertainment, and of course, the infamous ice cream makes for a fun regatta, whatever the age ...
Damages haven't been determined in that case, but HP is seeking $4 billion. ... Christopher Morvillo of the firm Clifford Chance, and his wife Neda were also on the yacht and are among those unaccounted for. ... Cooking for Lynch was supposed to be one of his last jobs before retiring, his cousin, David Isaac, told The Associated Press. ...
A special thanks goes to Largs Yacht Haven and Saturn Sails for the support they have given us at this event and at other events taking place during the Largs RNLI 60th anniversary year. Largs RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager John Griffiths said: 'A fantastic night was had by everyone involved. It was lovely to have so many of our One Crew at the event and to be joined by friends, family and ...
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