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Aug
1Final Sail Trainees Depart For StavangerThe Tall Ships Races 2011 experience may have ended for most Shetlanders when the fleet departed last Monday during a magnificent Parade of Sail, but for some young islanders the experience is about to take on a new direction.
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Jul
28Festivities Draw To A Close After A Memorable Weekend At The Tall Ships Races 2011 - LerwickUnder full sail and in all their majesty, the 53 Tall Ships with over 2,000 international crew who graced Shetland’s shores left Lerwick after a weekend full of festivities and tinged with sadness.
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Jul
2518 Young Shetlanders To Set Sail On Second Race Of The Tall Ships Races 2011Latest Sail Trainees to embark on fantastic sea voyage
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Jul
24Undocking TimetableOur very own Swan will take pride of place by being the first Ship undocked marking the start of the Parade of Sail and the finale to the The Tall Ships Races 2011 - Lerwick.
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Event Information
Schedule Of Events
The Tall Ships Races 2011 - Lerwick outline event programme ... Read More
Visiting Ships
Vessels calling into Lerwick during The Tall Ships Races 2011 ... Read More
Port Information
Lerwick is a well-established town that owes its success to the shelter provided by the island of Bressay, which creates the natural harbour. The port is home to many commercial vessels such as the fishing fleet and ferries, is a port of call for cruise ships and also provides support for offshore oil and gas. ... Read More
About Shetland
Shetland is an attractive destination for many sailing enthusiasts, who come to explore the coastline of these, the most northerly islands in Great Britain. With over 100 islands in our archipelago, we have 1,697 miles (2,702km) of coast featuring impressive sea-cliffs, caves, natural arches and sandy beaches. ... Read More
Meet the Team
The Organising Committee of Shetland Tall Ships 2011 Ltd ... Read More
Other 2011 Ports
In 2011, The Tall Ships will race between Waterford, Greenock, Lerwick, Stavanger and Halmstad. Lerwick is the welcoming port after the 'cruise in company' leg and the starting port for the Second race to Stavanger. ... Read More
About The Tall Ships Races
Sail Training International is a registered charity (not-for-profit organisation) with worldwide membership and activities. Their purpose is the development and education of young people of all nationalities, cultures, religions and social backgrounds through the sail training experience. ... Read More
Visit Shetland
A crossroads in the north-east Atlantic, Shetland is easily accessible from mainland Scotland by sea or air. ... Read More
Lerwick 1999
Shetland hosted the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Races in August 1999, when the port of Lerwick was part of the race route. ... Read More
Parade of Sail
Parade of Sail Route Map ... Read More