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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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Jul
21One Year Until The Tall Ships Races 2011 - LerwickOrganisers of The Tall Ships Races 2011 in Lerwick are excited it is now only one year until the Tall Ships arrive in Lerwick on 21st July 2011. Preparations are going well following a successful Sail Training International visit earlier in the year.
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Jun
15Shetland Catch becomes Host Port Sponsor of The Tall Ships Races 2011- with 400 days to go!Shetland Catch has become a Host Port Sponsor following the £12,000 cash sponsorship deal towards delivering The Tall Ships Races in July 2011.
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Fair Isle
59°32’.30N 001°36’.30W| Contact Name | Jimmy Stout |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1595 760 222 |
| james.stout@sic.shetland.gov.uk |
Fair Isle is a beautiful island 6km long by 3km wide. Its 70 inhabitants live mostly at the south end, a walk of about 3km from the beautiful sandy harbour at the north. When at the south, visitors can enjoy the small museum, see traditional Fair Isle knitting and visit the well-stocked local shop. There is also opportunity to view the construction of spinning wheels and straw backed chairs.
Near the harbour is the newly completed Fair Isle Lodge - world famous since 1948 as a bird observatory - here one can get a talk by a skilled ornithologist on the work which they do, along with a demonstration of ringing, weighing and measuring of birds. Meals, bar facilities, toilets and shower facilities are all available at the Lodge. Internet access is also available.
Comprehensive weather briefings available.
Quay Capability
| Class A | No |
| Class B | Yes |
| Class C & D | Yes |
Port Facilities
| Anchorage | Yes |
| Berthing Depth | 5m |
| Pilot Available | No |
| Tug Available | No |
Distances in Nautical Miles - Greenock 450 Lerwick 40
Harbour Conditions
- Quay - Length 50m • Depth 5m
- Tidal Considerations 1.5 - 1.7m rise/fall
- Safe anchorage for larger vessels in Bay of Furse just outside harbour