Results: Whitehills Regatta 2016
Whitehills Regatta, held on Saturday August 13, 2016 was a great success, with 17 yachts taking part in the day’s races, and an evening event that raised a considerable amount of money for charity.
The Regatta, which is organised by Whitehills Harbour Commissioners, was originally set up as a thank you from the Commissioners to those berth holders that supported the harbour when it first converted from a commercial fishing port to a leisure marina. The event has now established itself as a ‘must-do’ race for anyone on the Moray Firth coastline, and this year, the regatta celebrated its 10th anniversary.
To start the day, Vice Chairman of Whitehills Harbour Commissioners, Willie Milne, welcomed the company. Then, after a breakfast of bacon rolls and a Skippers briefing by Race Director Charlotte Hovgaard in the nearby harbour-owned Galley restaurant, the sailors took to the seas outside Whitehills and headed to the start line. Participants were piped out of the harbour by local piper Kevin Cook. The winds were favourable and made for an exciting day – and as usual, the event was split into four races – two races divided into two classes each.
Once the racing was over, the participants along with other harbour users, enjoyed food and drink at the prize giving, all organised by Whitehills Harbour Commissioners. The food was sourced as locally as possible, with companies such as Downie’s of Whitehills and Forbes Raeburn butchers both contributing. MC for the evening was Marc Ellington, and Brenda Milne, wife of Whitehills Harbourmaster Bertie, presented prizes.
And, as well as the race prizes, the Harbour Commissioners also awarded their special Gold Anchor Award to journalist David Morgan, for services to the Harbour over the years. David has been a great supporter of Whitehills Marina during his career with the yachting press, and the Commissioners wanted to recognise this.
Whitehills Harbour Commissioner Jimmy Forbes, who along with Willie Milne, organised the Regatta, was pleased with the day:
“Whitehills Marina is known for our warm welcome to visitors. This year, we were delighted by the large turnout of boats, many of whom have raced with us since the first regatta 10 years ago. Thanks go to the race participants and to the wider Whitehills community who all help make the event a success. We’d also like to thank the local businesses that support us by donating prizes for both the races and for the charity auction. All proceeds from the Regatta go straight to the RNLI and we are delighted to have raised a good amount, which will be revealed when we present the cheque to Whitehills Ladies Lifeboat Guild later in the year.”
Whitehills Regatta 2016: Full Race Results
Race 1, Class 1 (Downie’s of Whitehills Sail)
1. Respectable
2. Sunrise
3. Predator
4. Farahbout
Race 1, Class 2 (Forbes Cup)
1. Merida
2. Coruisk
3. Ufor
4. Sea Swallow
5. Papou
6. Ambition
7. Calloo
8. Bezique
9. Royal
10. Spey Jess
11. Tanwood
Race 2, Class 1 (Progress Cup)
1. Respectable
2. Predator
3. Farahbout
4. Sunrise
Race 2, Class 2 (Jesson Cup)
1. Merida
2. Coruisk
3. Papou
4. Ufor
5. Ambition
6. Sea Swallow
7. Calloo
8. Royal
9. Spey Jess
Trophies
Ming-Ming Award for the smallest Class 2: Tanwood
Falck Award for the Best Use of the Wind: Ufor
Cowie Trophy for the Youngest Crew: Bezique
707 Cup: Predator
Gold Anchor Award for services to Whitehills Marina and Harbour: David Morgan
Dredging at Whitehills Harbour
The new dredger Selkie came to Whitehills on June 6 and ran some tests ahead of our planned dredging for the season ahead. Photos by Colin Heggie www.seafieldstreet.co.uk
Whitehills Regatta 2016
It has been announced that this years Regatta will take place on Saturday August 13.
More details will follow, but as this is the 10th anniversary of the Regatta, we’re planning something a little special on the day…
We hope to welcome friends old and new to the Whitehills Regatta 2016.
Local lifeboats in Whitehills Harbour
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Lifeboats from Macduff, Buckie and Fraserburgh, as well as the rescue helicopter, took part in an extensive training morning in the waters just off Whitehills, and after they finished, came into the harbour so the crews could enjoy a late lunch at The Galley. There were lots of spectators and pictures taken!
Whitehills Harbour supports Lifeboat
At the end of 2015, Whitehills Harbour Commissioners handed over a cheque for £500 to the Whitehills Ladies Lifeboat Guild. The money was raised by entrants and supporters of the 2015 Whitehills Regatta, many thanks to all involved!
Thanks to Lyn Macdonald for the image.
