Welcome To Lerwick ...

Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands, looks forward to welcoming the fleet of The Tall Ships Races in July 2011.

Liaison OfficerShetland is world renowned for its hospitality, its excellent music and its maritime heritage, making Lerwick a first-class port for The Tall Ships Races. 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 for this celebration of seafaring tradition. We are sure you will leave with some unforgettable Shetland memories.

>>Learn more about travel to and accommodation in Shetland.

The Tall Ships Races 2010

Fourteen young adults recruited through Sail Training Shetland are preparing for an adventure of a lifetime as they join the Swan and Christian Radich as sail trainees to Race between Kristiansand, Norway and Hartlepool, UK this week.  Follow their progress through Yellowbrick Tracking!

Meet the Team

>>Meet the Team.

 Shetland Tall Ships 2011 Ltd Organising Committee

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Cruise in Company

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.
>>Learn more about cruise in company.

About Shetland

Shetland is situated at 60 degrees North, at the "crossroads of the North Sea" between Scandinavia and Great Britain. With spectacular coastal scenery, abundant wildlife and a rich, vibrant cultural heritage, Shetland has plenty to offer visitors.
>> Learn more about Shetland.

Sponsor

There are several ways you can support The Tall Ships Races to help us host an event that will firmly establish Shetland as a premier sailing destination and showcase Shetland as a unique and memorable tourism and events location.
>>Learn more about how to sponsor.

Other 2011 Ports

In 2011, the Tall Ships will race between Waterford, Greenock, Lerwick, Stavanger and Halmstad. Lerwick is the welcoming city after the "cruise in company" leg and the starting port for the Second race to Stavanger.
>>Learn more about the other ports for 2011.