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3Shetlanders Urged to Open Doors for Tall ShipsVisitShetland is calling on locals to open their homes to sailing enthusiasts next summer as The Tall Ships Races arrive in Lerwick in July 2011. Renowned for its international following and with just 10 months to go, the race is expected to attract a number of additional visitors to the islands which will create a need for additional accommodation.
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Aug
19Racing to WorkFor 16 hardy souls Friday’s journey to work will be a little different. Instead of hopping on the bus or into the car, they will be setting off on ‘The Big Commute’ – an offshore yacht race some 775 miles around the top of Scotland, from Edinburgh to Glasgow via Lerwick.
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Jul
2133 Scottish Trainees are already counting down to The Tall Ships Races 2011The Tall Ships Races 2011, presented by Szczecin, organised by Sail Training International, is exactly one year away from arriving in Lerwick and, already, 33 trainees from the participating Cruise in Company ports, between Greenock and Lerwick, have signed up to take part.
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Welcome To Lerwick ...
Shetland 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.
>>Read our latest feature in the Shetland Times
Official Merchandise
Shetland Tall Ships 2011 Ltd is inviting expressions of interest for the delivery of Official Merchandise, including clothing, gifts/souvenirs and the official programme. Please detail a brief overview of your Company and relevant experience, as well as details on which aspect of merchandising your Company is interested in tendering for. For further information or an informal discussion please contact Louise Cluness by emailing louise.cluness@shetland.org or by phoning 01595 744956.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted by 1st October 2010 at 12pm, to Louise Cluness by completing this form and emailing to louise.cluness@shetland.org
The Tall Ships Races 2010
Congratulations to all who took part in the Race from Kristiansand to Hartlepool, and many thank to all the Captains and guests who attended our reception onboard the Sorlandet. Pictured below are the 2011 Joint Ports Project Managers: Fiona Dally (Lerwick), Lillian Westerberg (Halmstad), Snorre Andersen (Stavanger), Olivia O'Reilly (Waterford), and Helen Drummond (Greenock).
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Meet the Team
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.