Congratulations to everyone at the Mylne Classic Regatta 2009.
The Mylne Classic Regatta was thoroughly enjoyed by all the owners, crews and friends of the many Mylne yachts and support boats taking part in this inaugural event. Set in the home waters of the Clyde and in glorious weather, yachts came from near and far to celebrate the ongoing design heritage of two Alfred Mylne's and their successors.
The Mylne yachts taking part were:- in class two, Trefoil, Maid of Lorn, Shona, and Isla (Clyde); <Merrimac (Birkenhead); Reiver, <Glen Sheil, Glen Moyle and Glen Elg (Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland). In class one; Glenafton (Clyde), Kelpie (South Coast), and <Eileen II (Norway). Full results of the racing will be posted shortly.
The event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors <Silvers Marine, <Southampton Yacht Services, <Adelphi Distillery and <Dubarry who showed their faith in us, and shared our belief and passion in the Mylne name.
We must also thank all the Mylne owners who sent in their messages of support for the Official Programme, as well as advertisers. We had excellent service from <Rhu Marina and <Bute Berthing Company and they ensured every yacht was well looked after. Thanks also to <The Isle of Bute Sailing Club and the< Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club and the race committee.
The Mylne Regatta organising team of Margaret, Katrina, Natalie, Natasha, Maureen, Alastair, Kenneth and our camp entertainer Alex were crucial to the overwhelming success of the event. Thank you to them from myself and everyone who took part and made such unanimously positive comments about their enthusiasm and professionalism.
A special thank you to the daughter of Alfred Mylne II, Susan Mylne who joined with us to celebrate the wonderful design legacy of her father and great Uncle, a legacy continued by Ian Nicolson and since 2007 by myself and Ace Marine Ltd.
We will shortly be posting up the photographs of the event, and please sign up to our newsletter service to keep abreast of developments as we continue to build on this first successful event. It is the job now of A.Mylne and Co and every owner of a Mylne yacht to promote the virtues and heritage that owning such a great mark bestows on the world of yachting. Together it is time to tell the world that not only do we enjoy owning a classic yacht, but that we enjoy owning a Mylne Classic Yacht!
Finally we have been asked when the next regatta will take place. We will be taking soundings from those who took part, and looking at event diaries. Plus we will be asking for feedback on this first event so we can make the next event even better. So watch this space!
David Gray
Director, <Mylne Ltd. |
