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Great to be part of Barts Bash 2017 #BartsBash. Lovely afternoon at Loch Bhasapol. Thanks to everyone who came along and made it so much fun. Special thanks to Wild Diamond for safety cover and to John and Luke John Patience for your input and expertise.
For the 3rd year running Tiree Maritime Trust will be joining in the world wide Bart's Bash sailing race at Loch Bhasapol, 2pm this Saturday.
This video gives you an idea of how wonderful Bart's Bash is and how it truly unites the sailing community across the world. Bart's Bash 2017- SO FAR.....79 countries, 587 sailing clubs and venues. There's still to sign up and join this participation and fundraising event THIS WEEKEND. www.bartsbash.com Thank you once again for supporting the Andrew Simpson Foundation : The Sailing Charity, a cause which helps keep Andrew’s legacy alive and continues to inspire and facilitate wider sailing participation. #sailonbart #bartsbash
Tiree Maritime Trust, as part of our community sailing programme, will be sailing our dinghies in Bart's bash next weekend at the loch. It is always great fun! Lovely idea this year to help rebuild Caribbean island community sailing projects.
******BREAKING NEWS****** Bart's Bash 16-17 Sept 2017: Raising funds for victims of Hurricane Irma. A number of Islands in the Caribbean affected by the Hurricane have taken part in Bart's Bash in previous years and had planned to hold events next weekend. In light of recent events, we would like to use the funds raised from this year's Bart's Bash to help those affected rebuild their community sailing projects, allowing them to continue to deliver grassroots sailing programmes to young people. More details will follow but should you wish to donate visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/andrew-simpson-foundation-asf #sailonbart
That's the dipping lug sail boats all tucked up at the Noust safe from this yucky weather. Here are a few highlights of the summer sailing
Plans to improve Tiree's harbour facilities
Tiree Community Development Trust
The Trust is very pleased to launch a new video today to promote our plans to develop harbour facilities on Tiree:
Category Archives: Sailing
Barts Bash 2016
This weekend Tiree Maritime Trust will again be taking part in the Worlds Largest sailing race Bart’s Bash. Bart’s Bash is a global sailing race taking place at hundreds of venues, with thousands of sailors in hundreds of different classes … Continue reading
Tiree Regatta 2016
The new venue at Gott Bay proved to be very popular with everyone who attended. The shore events were well attended, with SUP races, Kayak races, a sandcastle and sand art competition as well as throwing the fisherman’s welly which … Continue reading
2016 Regatta is ON
For once the weather gods appear to be smiling on us and the Regatta is ON! From 1pm Gott Bay (in front of the Lodge Hotel) The first dinghy race is 1pm (skippers meeting 12:30) The dipping lug race 3pm … Continue reading
Sail Training at Loch Bhasapol May 2016
Sail Training at Loch Bhasapol May 2016 Sat 21st 10am-1pm Sat 21st 2pm-5pm Sun 22st 10am-1pm Sun 22st 2pm-5pm Learn to sail in our new fleet of dinghies with a RYA certified instructor. Open to the whole community. Children must … Continue reading
2016 Events
Sat 21st – Sun 22nd May – Sail Training Weekend Loch Bassapol (See separate advert) Friday 27th May – Open Afternoon at the Noust Tea and Cakes 3:00pm – 5:00pm The Noust June – Sailing Club Sessions Every Friday 5:00pm … Continue reading
Practice for Bart’s Bash
Took our new dinghies out for a practice sail today. We’re looking forward to taking part in the world’s largest sailing event Bart’s Bash tomorrow (Sunday 20th September). We’ll be meeting at Loch Bhasapol at 09:30. Should be fun as … Continue reading
Tiree Regatta 2015 Cancelled
The forecast for tomorrow (Saturday) looks like strong southerly winds and rain. With regret we’ve concluded that it wouldn’t be safe to take traditional dipping lug boats out in such conditions. We know that a lot of folks were looking … Continue reading
