Anticipated Year of Mischievous Adventures Awaits at Loch Ryan
The Scottish Fin and Foil Championships are set to return in 2025, promising an exciting week of board and dinghy races from the 3rd to the 10th of August. Organised by the Stranraer Water Sports Association, this three-day wind sports racing event is set to take place in Stranraer, Scotland [1][2].
The Championships will feature various fin and foil boards and dinghies, with windsurfing and wingfoiling classes likely to be included [1][2]. For the first time in 2025, the WASZP class will also be part of the Championships.
The event is expected to host between 80-100 competitors, with around 50-60 volunteers from the Stranraer Watersports Association working tirelessly to ensure smooth operations on both land and water.
The Championships will have a strong emphasis on encouraging local youngsters to get involved in the sport. RYA Scotland and the UK Windsurfing Association (UKWA) are among the organisations supporting these community taster sessions [3].
The focus on youth involvement, coupled with the Championships' unique multi-class format and special location, has contributed to its growth as a flagship celebration of wind-powered sailing in the UK. Last year's event was a resounding success, with races that were visible from both the shore and the water [4].
Danny Hawthorn, Scottish Fin and Foil Chairperson, stated that Loch Ryan is the perfect venue due to its central UK location, accessibility from Ireland, and reliable wind conditions. This year's event falls between the Youth IQFOIL World Championships in Brest and the Techno293 World Championships in Pwllheli, making it an exciting stop on the windsurfing calendar [5].
For the most up-to-date and complete information about the event format, classes, and participants, monitoring the International Techno Class Association (ITCA) website or the host association’s announcements is recommended [1]. The Championships are not mentioned to include advertisements in this paragraph.
References:
[1] ITCA Website. (n.d.). Scottish Fin and Foil Championships 2025. Retrieved from https://www.itca-uk.org/
[2] Stranraer Water Sports Association. (n.d.). Scottish Fin and Foil Championships 2025. Retrieved from https://stranraerwsa.co.uk/
[3] RYA Scotland. (n.d.). Scottish Fin and Foil Championships 2025. Retrieved from https://www.ryascotland.org.uk/
[4] UK Windsurfing Association (UKWA). (n.d.). Scottish Fin and Foil Championships 2025. Retrieved from https://www.ukwindsurfing.com/
[5] Scottish Fin and Foil Championships. (n.d.). Scottish Fin and Foil Championships 2025. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
The Scottish Fin and Foil Championships, a prominent wind sports racing event, will feature windsurfing as one of the classes, making it a significant sports event for enthusiasts. This year's Championship, covering various fin and foil boards and dinghies, is expected to host between 80-100 competitors, highlighting its growing popularity in the UK's wind-powered sailing community.
