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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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Islay
Port Ellen
| Contact Name | John Stewart |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1496 300 131 |
| banjo@cornabus.fsnet.co.uk |
The anchorage is protected for 300 degrees and the main pier can accept draughts of 4.2 metres.
Rich in history, seat of the Lords of the Isles, the island is mature and serves as the resource centre for the adjacent islands. A regular air service and ferry maintain the essential links.
Lively competition exists between the local football teams and a high standard in the swimming team brings home the awards. Eight distilleries carry names of distinction like no other single malt throughout the world and each one is willing to share their speciality with those who visit. The RSPB has two protected areas on the island both offering a chance to see birds rarely found elsewhere.
The strong community treasures its Pipe Band and any Ceilidh in the local hall is always better than the last!
Any golfer will know that The Machrie is the best links course on the west coast of Scotland and will challenge at any level.
All of these events and activities we are very keen to share and a special effort will be made to ensure that a Tall Ships visit to Islay would be the one that stays in the memory.
Quay Capability
| Class A | Yes |
| Class B | Yes |
| Class C & D | Yes |
Port Facilities
| Anchorage | Yes |
| Berthing Depth | 4.2m |
| Pilot Available | No |
| Tug Available | No |
Distances in Nautical Miles - Greenock 100 Lerwick 415
Harbour Conditions
- Quay 1 - Length 32m • Depth 4.2m (with overhang available at each end)
- Quay 2 - 80m • Depth 4.2m
- 20 Pontoon berths available with water/power points, for yachts up to 15m with a controlling depth of 3m
- 10 fixed moorings in the bay off Port Ellen
- Safe anchorage for larger vessels (depth up to 12m) in bay off Port Ellen
- Tidal Considerations 1m tide in the bay