Lord Laidlaw is awarded the Galleon - Yacht of the Year Award

On Thursday, 20th April 2023, Lord Laidlaw was awarded the Galleon - Yacth of the Year Award by The Royal Thames Yacht Club for the second time.
Lord Laidlaw is awarded the Galleon - Yacht of the Year Award
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Lord Laidlaw (Highland Fling) has been awarded the prestigious Yacht of the Year Award 2020 by The Royal Thames Yacht Club, following his achievement of winning the 2022 Maxi Regatta with his crew. This is the second time Lord Laidlaw has received this award.

Receiving the award, Lord Laidlaw said, “I am honoured to receive the Yacht of the Year Award. This award really goes to the whole Highland Fling team. Their skill, dedication and team work is truly remarkable and I am delighted to share this award with them.”

Jon Redding, Rear Commodore Sailing of The Royal Thames Yacht Club said, "On behalf of The Royal Thames Yacht Club, I would like to congratulate Lord Laidlaw for his remarkable achievement in winning the esteemed Galleon – Yacht of the Year award for the second time. The committee responsible for selecting the winner comprises distinguished sailors and dedicates a significant amount of time and effort into compiling a list of exceptional candidates each year. Lord Laidlaw’s achievement of winning the 2022 Maxi Regatta with Highland Fling was uppermost in the committee’s mind.”

Lord Laidlaw receiving the Yacht of the Year Award

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