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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Fin and Foil: Wind sports championship heading back to Stranraer
The waters near a south of Scotland town are to host a major sports competition for the second time in a matter of Scottish Fin and Foil Championships is the latest event to descend on Stranraer with 80 to 100 windsurfers and wing foilers expected to take comes after the international SkiffieWorlds saw thousands compete in community-built boat racing on Loch latest three-day event - which starts on 8 August - took place in Stranraer last year too. Fin and Foil, now in its third year, will see "the UK's finest windsurfers, wing foilers, hydrofoil sailors and their coaches" converge on Stranraer. Competitors will take part in four days of training followed by three days of high-speed racing across multiple event is being supported by Stranraer Water Sports Association. Kevin Packer of the group said the association was "thrilled" to welcome a "world-class water sports event" to Loch Ryan."The Scottish Fin and Foil Championships offer spectators a completely different experience to SkiffieWorlds but an equally enjoyable one," he said."The sight of these colourful sails and lightning-fast hydrofoils racing across our beautiful loch is spectacular."Danny Hawthorn, who chairs Scottish Fin and Foil, said Loch Ryan offered a "perfect combination" of conditions like reliable wind, sheltered waters and excellent shore estimated 50 to 60 volunteers are expected to be involved supporting both land and water-based operations. Organisers said traditional windsurfing classes were available for the local community to try the competition showcases wider efforts to boost Stranraer's transformation into a major water sports started earlier this year on a water sports hub in the town and it is scheduled to open next summer.
Edinburgh Reporter
5 days ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
McIndoe: developing teenage talent is key
Michael McIndoe, Edinburgh City's manager, praised his men for their first-half performance in the nerve-jangling, Group B, 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Stranraer and also stressed the importance of developing young talent. The 45-year-old told Citizens TV that it was important to get a win thanks to a game-winning penalty from Aidan Burgess after back-to-back defeats by Partick Thistle and Queen of the South. Overall, McIndoe's men enjoyed 62 per cent of the possession in the game at Meadowbank. The straight-talking manager added: 'Much more important than that, was having seven 18-year-olds on the bench, a 16-year-old starting and an 17-year-old starting.' They will be monitored in training and in match environments and they will assessed them week by week. The ex-Coventry City and Bristol City winger, who also dressed for Wolverhampton Wanderers, added: 'The youth programme is developing well. 'It is an exciting time for the youth guys. We are averaging 21.5 (years) in the squad. That is fantastic, long may it continue. They are going to get more opportunity than any other club, ion my opinion, in the SPFL to play. That is what we are here for. 'It is part of the passion to develop young players and I will through them in at the deep end to see how they get on.' There were ten Academy players in the squad for the game and Edinburgh-born McIndoe added: 'Getting back to the first half, we moved the ball really well, dominated possession, created three or four really good half chances, but overall really pleasing.' Like this: Like Related
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Edinburgh City v Stranraer
Update: Date: 97' Title: Post Content: Match ends, Edinburgh City 0(5), Stranraer 0(3). Update: Date: 97' Title: Penalties over Content: Penalty Shootout ends, Edinburgh City 0(5), Stranraer 0(3). Update: Date: 97' Title: Post Content: Goal! Edinburgh City 0(5), Stranraer 0(3). Aidan Burgess (Edinburgh City) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. Update: Date: 96' Title: Post Content: Goal! Edinburgh City 0(4), Stranraer 0(3). Ronan Hughes (Stranraer) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. Update: Date: 95' Title: Post Content: Goal! Edinburgh City 0(4), Stranraer 0(2). Quinn Mitchell (Edinburgh City) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the centre of the goal. Update: Date: 95' Title: Post Content: Goal! Edinburgh City 0(3), Stranraer 0(2). Tommy Sharp (Stranraer) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner. Update: Date: 94' Title: Post Content: Goal! Edinburgh City 0(3), Stranraer 0(1). Lewis McArthur (Edinburgh City) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. Update: Date: 94' Title: Post Content: Penalty saved. Jordan Stuart (Stranraer) right footed shot saved in the top centre of the goal by Mark Weir (Edinburgh City). Update: Date: 93' Title: Post Content: Goal! Edinburgh City 0(2), Stranraer 0(1). Innes Lawson (Edinburgh City) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner. Update: Date: 92' Title: Post Content: Goal! Edinburgh City 0(1), Stranraer 0(1). Mark Russell (Stranraer) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the top right corner. Update: Date: 92' Title: Post Content: Goal! Edinburgh City 0(1), Stranraer 0. Robbie Mahon (Edinburgh City) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the top right corner. Update: Date: 91' Title: Penalties in progress Content: Penalty Shootout begins Edinburgh City 0, Stranraer 0. Update: Date: 90'+4 Title: Full Time Content: Second Half ends, Edinburgh City 0, Stranraer 0. Update: Date: 90'+4 Title: Post Content: Corner,Stranraer. Conceded by Mark Weir. Update: Date: 90'+3 Title: Post Content: Attempt saved. Daniel McManus (Stranraer) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Update: Date: 90'+1 Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Edinburgh City. Aidan Burgess replaces Tiwi Daramola. Update: Date: 90'+1 Title: Post Content: Attempt saved. Robbie Mahon (Edinburgh City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Update: Date: 90'+1 Title: Post Content: Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. Update: Date: 90' Title: Post Content: Attempt saved. Sean Docherty (Stranraer) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Update: Date: 89' Title: Booking Content: Logan Myles (Edinburgh City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Daily Record
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Scottish Rally Championship battle heading to Dumfries and Galloway for RSAC Scottish Rally
Dalbeattie is playing host to the RSAC Scottish Rally, with fans able to watch the cars in action as well as see them up close in service. The eyes of the Scottish rallying community will be on Dalbeattie this weekend. The town is playing host to the RSAC Scottish Rally – the fourth round of this year's Asset Alliance Group Motorsport UK Scottish Rally Championship. Jas P Wilson Forest Machines will once again provide the base, with 64 crews set to test themselves across 42 miles of forest stages. As well as being a round of the Scottish championship, the rally is also part of the HRCR Northern Historic Gravel Championship and the MG3 Rally Challenge. The UK Armed Forces Rally Team will once again be bringing their Land Rovers. Two-wheel drive crews will lead the way, followed by the four-wheel drive competitors who will be battling for overall victory. Top seed will be Dumfries' David Bogie, with Haugh of Urr's Kirsty Riddick joining him in his Skoda Fabia R5. Not far behind at three will be Jock Armstrong of Castle Douglas and Dumfries' Owen Paterson in their Fabia, with Mark McCulloch of Dumfries seeded fifth in his Proton Satria. Further down the list, Robert Proudlock of Dumfries and Daniel James are seeded 14th in their Ford Fiesta R3. Other four-wheel drive competitors includes Stranraer's Martyn Erskine in a Mitsubishi Evo and the Subaru Impreza of Dumfries' Craig Henderson. The two-wheel drive entries feature the Ford Escort Mk2 of Bridge of Dee's Donald Peacock and Westmuir's Craig Wallace, with the similar car of Scott Peacock of Castle Douglas and Greg Alcorn of Dalbeattie not far behind. Niall Cowan Jnr of Dumfries is out in an MG3, with Niall Cowan in another MG3. Ford Escorts are popular, with one from Stranraer's John Baillie and another from Annan's Nick Taylor. Mike Curry of Dumfries is co-driving the escort of Paul Rawson. The first car is due to leave the start at Jas P Wilson at 9am, with the first test at Glengap starting at 9.51am. That will be followed by Kinarvie at 11.01am – where there is no spectator access – before the return to service at 11.36am. The Dalbeattie test is next at 12.44pm before a return to Glengap at 1.47pm. Final service is due at 2.35pm before the final two tests – Kinharvie at 3.55pm and Dalbeattie at 4.30pm. All being well, the cars will be back at Jas P Wilson for prizegiving from 5.10pm. For those who don't fancy a trip to the stages, a big screen will be available beside the service park. But if you do fancy seeing the cars in action, there are special spectator areas on both the Glengap and Dalbeattie tests. The Glengap viewing point is at post 11, just before the finish. The access road is between Laurieston and Gatehouse and it's recommended fans approach from the Laurieston side – taking care to avoid cyclists. Spectator posts four and seven are the designated viewing areas on the Dalbeattie test. Dalbeattie Initiative will be running a free shuttle bus from the Forestry and Land Scotland car park opposite rally HQ to the other forestry car park, with a short walk to post four. Post seven is a short walk along a road that can be found around 100 yards before the turn-off to Kippford on the A710. Spectators are also welcome to visit the service park for scrutineering from 3pm on Friday. The rally is supported by Dumfries and Galloway Council through its strategic events fund.
Edinburgh Reporter
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Another blow for Citizens and their fans
It was a long road back to the Capital for Citizens fans after a second straight defeat in the Premier Sports Cup. The 4-0 reverse before 781 fans against Queen of the South at Palmerston Park followed the 4-1 home reverse to Partick Thistle last Friday in their opening game in the competition, all the goals here coming in the first half. And it was even more disappointing for birthday boy, City striker Jaden Ferguson, who turned 22 this week. Kurtis Guthrie opened the scoring after 16 minutes for the William Hill League One side and Reece Lyon added a second a minute after the half-time break. Lyon was on the mark for his second and Queens third only five minutes later and Michael Hewitt found the net for the fourth after 78 minutes. Liam Smith was booked by referee Connor Ashwood two minutes into injury time for the home side but City had six yellow cards dished out to Jason Jarvis, Robert Mahon and Callum Brodie, all between the 71st and 75th minutes, a Trialist on 90 minutes, manager Michael McIndoe a minute into second-half injury time, and Quinn Mitchell two minutes later. McIndoe will have to lift his Scottish League Two squad for the visit of William Hill League Two outfit Stranraer to Meadowbank on Saturday (15.00) but the loss of eight goals with only one in reply during the first two games in the competition must be a concern. Stranraer, who drew 1-1 with Ross County in regulation time in their opening game before winning 6-5 on penalties, go into the clash following a 2-0 defeat to Partick Thistle at Maryhill on Tuesday following goals from Lee Ashcroft two minutes into first-half injury time and Tony Watt with two minutes of regulation time remaining. PICTURE: City manager Michael McIndoe who was booked at Palmerston Park. Courtesy of Edinburgh City Like this: Like Related
