The annual Hebridean Maritime Festival will take place in Stornoway this Summer.

The Festival will be running a series of events and challenges in/from Stornoway on Monday 11th July - Wednesday 13 July 2011.

The Sail Hebrides events will include:

·         Reception at Stornoway Sea Angling Club

·         Dinghy taster and tuition – for children and adults

·         Race around Stornoway Harbour

·         Short and long course challenge races

·         Lugsail Challenge race

Full details are available on Sail Hebrides website www.sailhebrides.com <http://www.sailhebrides.com/>

As Tall Ships are expected to be in Stornoway 14th – 16th July  visiting vessels are requested to contact the Harbourmaster at Stornoway as early as possible regarding intended arrival and departure time.