Historic vessel named among prestigious flagships 2023
The Swan will host a flag-hoisting ceremony to celebrate becoming a National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) Flagship of the Year on Friday, 16th June. The…
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Tall Ship delegates visit Netherlands
The countdown to Tall Ships Races 2023 continues to gather pace as Shetland delegates travelled to Harlingen in the Netherlands to get a first hand…
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Norwegian tall ship Stratstaad Lehmkuhl headed home after warm Shetland welcome
Norway’s largest tall ship has returned towards home after receiving a warm welcome during her visit to Shetland over the weekend.
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Norwegian woman amazed to find message in a bottle sent from Shetland 16 years ago
A message in a bottle which was sent out to sea by two Shetlanders 16 years ago has been discovered on the Norwegian shore.
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WATCH: Vaila Mae enjoys final sail of the season
Saturday saw the final sailing of the year for the replica sixareen the Vaila Mae.
READ FULL STORYKids go on sailing adventure onboard 72-foot yacht
Youngsters from the isles have taken part in a five day sailing voyage, taking the 72-foot yacht, Alba Explorer, on a memorable adventure.
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Sun shines on Lerwick Regatta as sailors do battle
Sailors participating in Lerwick Regatta have been blessed with perfect conditions so far this weekend. Best in their respective categories on Friday and Saturday were…
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Veteran sailor back to try North Sea trip again
An 84-year-old lone yachtsman whose beloved boat dramatically sank in the North Sea has returned to Shetland for another crack at sailing to Norway. Julian…
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WATCH: Shetland Boat Week aims to be bigger and better
Shetland’s second boat week got under way yesterday – and is set to be bigger and better with a favourable forecast.
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More volunteers needed as Shetland Boat Week plots expansion
Shetland Boat Week organisers are appealing for volunteers ahead of this year’s event – with plans to make it bigger and better.
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World’s tallest schooner is another notable visitor
• Sail training vessel is a repeat visitor to the isles. • She arrives on a week in which the Lerwick Harbour also welcomes a
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Historic vessel overturns at sailing festival
An historic vessel with strong isles connections overturned in high winds during a festival in Aberdeenshire.
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Solo 2 is first home in Bergen to Lerwick race
The first boat across the line in the Bergen to Lerwick race was the Solo 2 at about 4.20am.
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Local yacht enters race to raise profile of mental health charity
Yachts taking part in the annual Shetland Race from Bergen will start arriving in Lerwick on Thursday – including one local yacht.
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