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As a guest harbour in the Cruise in Company leg of The Tall Ships Races 2011, preparations in Stornoway are well under way for the event.
The Tall Ships Races, presented by Szczecin, organised by Sail Training International, place a strong focus on the development of young people, so 13 local sail trainees have been selected to take part in The Races. The youngsters, all aged between 16-21, are participating in the non-competitive Cruise in Company leg between Greenock and Lerwick from 12 to 21 July. In this particular part of The Tall Ships Races, the ships will sail at their leisure along Scotland’s west coast, calling in at their choice of guest harbours en-route to Shetland. Other participating ports include Campbeltown, Islay, Oban, Ullapool, Stromness, Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Scalloway, Yell, Unst and Whalsay. Stornoway Port Authority’s chief executive, Jane Maciver, said: “We are very pleased to be able to offer places for our trainees on what is sure to be an unforgettable voyage. Not only will they experience some fantastic sailing but will also enjoy the atmosphere and celebrations in each guest harbour, which is sure to make for a very sociable voyage. “Over the next couple of months the trainees will be carrying out a variety of fundraising activities to ensure they can take up their places.” Sail trainee, Ross Macaulay, said: “I’m really excited about taking part in the races this year. I’m interested in pursuing a career at sea and I think this will be a great chance for me to increase my knowledge. I’m also really looking forward to meeting a lot of new people and making friends. “The other trainees and I hope to hold a sponsored cycle and also a sponsored row as part of our fundraising efforts for this summer’s trip.” Sail Trainee, Melissa Morrison, said: ‘I’m working towards my Duke of Edinburgh Award and taking part in The Tall Ships Races offers the perfect opportunity for me to learn a range of new skills in a very challenging environment.” Sail trainee, Andrew MacDonald, said: “I heard about the opportunity to take part at school and immediately knew that it was something I wanted to be a part of. The idea of working together as part of a team and sailing onboard a full-rigged ship is something I’m really looking forward to. “I can’t wait to sail out in the open seas, and get a real taste for how the crew operates on a Tall Ship. I would like to study to become a deck officer at Glasgow’s Nautical College, so this trip will serve me well as it’s a great experience to add to my C.V.” The Cruise in Company event will coincide with Stornoway’s annual Hebridean Celtic Festival and so, as the ships begin to firm up on their itineraries, it is not surprising that Stornoway is proving to be a popular destination among the vessels. There are opportunities for organisations or individuals who are looking for a unique venue to partner with each other in order to hold an event onboard one or two of the visiting tall ships while they are in Stornoway. If you or your organisation is interested in holding an event onboard a visiting Tall Ship, or would like to charter a ship for a day sail please contact Stornoway Port Authority on 01851 702688 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Friday 1 April 2011 in order to register your interest. Commenting on this opportunity Jane Maciver said: “This is a rare opportunity to make an event something really special and very memorable with the unique chance to combine an event aboard a Tall Ship in the afternoon/evening with a night at the Hebridean Celtic Festival”. Funding towards the Tall Ships events in Stornoway has been received so far from Scotland’s Islands Fund, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Stornoway Port Authority. Notes: • The Tall Ships Races 2011, organised by Sail Training International (www.sailtraininginternational.org) start in Waterford, Ireland on 30 June, with vessels heading for Scotland, calling at Greenock and the Cruise in Company to Lerwick, then to Stavanger, Norway, with the Series ending in Halmstad, Sweden on 8 August. • The Cruise in Company leg between Greenock and Lerwick, takes place from 12th to 21st July 2011. The 9-day sail between these ports is a non-competitive leg of the Race series and is an opportunity to encourage Tall Ships to visit the selected Guest Harbours prior to their arrival in Lerwick on 21st July. Visit www.tallshipsraceslerwick.com for guest harbour details. • The Tall Ships Races were last in Lerwick in 1999 and saw over 50 vessels and around 2,000 crew visiting Lerwick, with the event attracting 74,000 visitors during the four-day Host Port visit. In 2011, the aim is to attract over 70 ships and 3,000 crew to Lerwick. EventScotland Notes: • EventScotland, the national events agency is working to make Scotland one of the world’s leading event destinations. By developing an exciting portfolio of sporting and cultural events EventScotland is helping to raise Scotland’s international profile and boost the economy by attracting more visitors. • The year of Active Scotland is a Scottish Government initiative and is one of a series of focus years and a legacy from Homecoming Scotland 2009 , being delivered by EventScotland and VisitScotland, supported by sportscotland, NHS Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and the National Trust for Scotland, as key strategic partners, beginning on the 1st January 2011 • VisitScotland is Scotland’s national tourism organisation. Its core purpose is to maximise the economic benefit of tourism to Scotland. For more information and the latest news visit www.visitscotland.org For more information on things to do during the year of Active Scotland go to www.visitscotland.com/active • For further information about EventScotland and Active Scotland and our latest event news, visit www.EventScotland.org Issued on behalf of Cruise in Company Guest Harbours and Shetland Tall Ships 2011 Ltd. For further information, please contact: Jane Maciver Chief Executive Stornoway Port Authority Tel: +44 (0)1851 702688 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Or Isabel Johnson Cruise in Company Press Tel: +44 (0)1595 692465 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Or Fiona Dally Project Manager Shetland Tall Ships 2011 Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1595 744964 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.tallshipsraceslerwick.com
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