The Scottish Sailing Institute is leaving Largs under new plans, the 'News' can reveal. 

The board of directors of The Scottish Sailing Institute (SSI) has agreed to merge the SSI with sportscotland National Centre Cumbrae in order to sustain a Scotland-wide event resource for the future. 
The 'News' has been told that the decision has been taken as 'a result of a challenging financial environment'.

Sportscotland have told the 'News' that the new arrangements will ensure the SSI continues to work closely with RYA Scotland, clubs and classes to provide world-class event support throughout Scotland.
A Sportscotland spokesman explained: "Utilising the marketing support available through Inverclyde and RYA Scotland, the SSI will continue to seek to bring sailing events to Scotland making the most of Scotland’s naturally varied locations and the world-class championship facilities in Largs.

Full story in this week's Largs and Millport News.