The Tall Ships Races 2011
The Tall Ships Races take place during 21st-24th July 2011
Shetland is preparing to host the spectacular Tall Ships in July 2011. Shetland is world renowned for its hospitality, its excellent music and its maritime heritage, making Lerwick a first-class port to visit.
The Tall Ships Races are held annually and organised by Sail Training International. They are usually held in European waters and attract up to 100 vessels with over 3000 crew from as many as 20 countries around the world. The Races were started by Sail Training International in 1956, who are a charity aiming to help develop and educate young people through the sail training experience. Shetland’s local organisation, Sail Training Shetland has also been formed to offer young people the chance to be part of these maritime adventures.
The Tall Ships Races 2011 will see the ships racing from Waterford to Greenock, they will then continue north to us in Lerwick in the Cruise in Company leg and race onwards to Stavanger and Halmstad.
Every year a Cruise in Company leg is part of The Tall Ships Races. This leg is not a competitive event, but a cruise of friendship and adventure. In 2011, the Cruise in Company leg is between Greenock and Lerwick and ships will have 9 days on this 484 nautical mile journey (shortest route) over the top of Britain. This gives ships the chance to visit many places both along the Scottish coastline and within the 12 selected guest harbours that are buzzing with excitement ready to welcome the fleet.
Over four days from the 21st to the 24th of July 2011, crews, locals and visitors will have the opportunity to sample the best of Shetland’s culture within the intimate setting of Lerwick harbour. We look forward to welcoming you in Shetland joining us for this celebration of seafaring tradition. We are sure you will leave with some unforgettable Shetland memories. To sign up to our mailing list and for more event information, please visit The Tall Ships Races 2011-Lerwick.
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