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It’s not a Tornado…

12 July 2010

I was sitting watching the 1 O’Clock news yesterday when a huge squall of wind started up. It blew ferociously for about 5 minutes and then subsided. I’ve never seen anything like it.

Wind funnell above the competitors

Today the Herald gives an explanation. A Funnel Cloud (a tornado like wind) had blown up over Largs. They paper has a beautiful picture of the wind funnel above Cumbrae with the Laser World Championships in the foreground. (picture from The Herald)

July 13, 2010 at 9:44 am Leave a comment

Laser World Champonships

08 June 2010

Largs has the honour of being the venue for the Laser Sailing World Championships this year. Hundreds of competitors from 50 countries are taking part, and the new slipway is getting its baptism of fire!

The Laser Parade with Provost Pat McPhee

There was a colourful parade through the town, followed by an introduction by Margo MacDonald MSP and an oficial opening by Provost Pat McPhee, ending up with a Civic Reception by NAC at Barrfields.