 £100,000
for Scotland's biggest sailing regatta
Bell Lawrie invests in Clyde Cruising Club's Scottish Series
Yesterday 3rd April 2007, leading investment manager, Bell Lawrie,
announced it has committed to sponsoring the Scottish Series for a further
two years, until after the 2009 event. Scotland’s largest sailing regatta,
which is organised by the Clyde Cruising Club, is set to benefit from an
investment package worth over £100,000.
The Scottish Series has thrived during Bell Lawrie’s eight year
sponsorship, with record numbers of yachts expected take part this year.
The event, which generates around £1 million each year for the local
economy, has been running for over 30 years and attracts over 1,200
competitors to the picturesque West Coast village of Tarbert, over the May
holiday weekend. The event is popular in the Scottish business community,
with regular participants including Boyd Tunnock, Iain Graham and Keith
Miller.
Commenting on the investment, Jamie Matheson, chairman of Bell Lawrie,
said; “Through our partnership with the organisers, Clyde Cruising Club,
we hope to broaden the appeal of sailing to encourage more youngsters to
take it up, ensuring that Scotland continues to produce world class
sailors like Shirley Robertson. In addition, we are pleased to be involved
in this world renowned event which continues to provide valuable revenue
to the local community in Tarbert.
“Our sponsorship of the Scottish Series continues to act as an effective
brand building platform for all seven of Bell Lawrie’s offices, as well as
a useful medium in which to develop relationships with our target
audiences.”
Jim McIlraith, commodore of Clyde Cruising Club, added; “The Scottish
Series is a key event in the sailing calendar and we are delighted that
Bell Lawrie has committed to sponsoring it for a further two years. Over
the past eight years Bell Lawrie has cemented its position as sponsors,
becoming synonymous with the event. The funding will not only help develop
the event, but also benefit sailing across Scotland.”
The Bell Lawrie Scottish Series is the largest keelboat regatta in
Scotland regularly attracting around 200 boats and high profile crews from
as far away as Hong Kong and Dubai. The event comprises four days of
intensive racing in the stunning setting of Loch Fyne off the Argyll
coast.
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