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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:
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It’s done!
Well done to Tog Studio team – you did an incredible job, guys! This was the state of play Friday morning and evening. A final set of photos with doors and paint will be coming shortly. In the meantime – … Continue reading
The build is marching on
Over the last couple of days, the build has cracked on a pace. It is due to be completed today, with a bonfire and party this evening. Happy days!
Phase 2 of the Noust build has begun!
The second phase of the bouthouse build began in earnest this week. We have an amazing team on site from Tog Studio, who have already raised the frame for the second part of the Noust. Thanks, guys! Fingers crossed the … Continue reading
Introducing… The Noust
Tiree Maritime Trust are delighted to present, The Noust. ‘The Noust’ has been chosen by the Trust directors as the name for the brand new boat house. A Noust is a Viking word for a boat shelter, where long boats … Continue reading
The end of a long week
Yesterday, Friday 28 June was a very long day for the Tog Studio team. Against all the odds, including mist, a cold northerly wind and extreme tiredness, they did it! The Boat House was completed late last night against the … Continue reading
Nearly there…
The Boat House is looking ever closer to a finished project. Two sides are complete, and work has begun on cladding the gables and adding doors. In exciting news, a name has also been chosen, but you’ll need to wait … Continue reading
We have walls!
A site visit this afternoon revealed one fully clad wall and one in progress, as well as a nearly completed roof. Things are beginning to move really fast! We are sorry to say goodbye to some of the team who … Continue reading
Here comes the sun…
The weather has improved, and the Boat House just keeps getting better – it is looking every inch a building now. If you are in Tiree, do pop down to have a look – and whether you are in Tiree … Continue reading
The Boat House starts to take shape
In very exciting news, a visit to the Boat House site at 1pm revealed the four frames standing tall and well braced against the wind. A fantastic achievement considering today’s gusts at over 30mph. Keep it up, guys!
Work begins on the Boat House!
Tiree Maritime Trust are delighted to annouce that work has begun on the long-awaited Boat House. Thanks to Tog Studio, there will, by the end of next week, be a boat house to accomodate the renovated Tiree Dipping Lugs. The … Continue reading
