Tiree Maritime Trust

The 2009 Tiree Regatta will be held on Saturday 1st August in Scarinish Old Harbour.

On the water a busy race card includes: Lug Boat Race, Dingy Race, Day Boat Race, and the famous Tiree Fishing Boat Race.

There is also a packed schedule of shore events: Kayak Race, Swimming Race,
Raft Race, Pillow Fight, Greasy Pole, Sandcastle Competition, Windsuring
Race.

There will be Food and Entertainment all day. All are welcome to compete or just to come and enjoy the spectacle.

0930 – 1200 Registration & Handicapping
1230 Skippers meeting
1300 – 1700 Races & Shore Events
1730 – 1900 Prize giving
1900 – Celebrations!

Annual Regatta Day Sat 1st Aug @ 13.30 ( 1st Race @ 14.00).
Full programme of shore events

Friendly Regatta Sat 18th July @ 14.00. Simply sailing

Dinghy Sailing Course : 31st July/1st Aug / 2nd Aug. 2009 [Fully Booked]

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Following last year’s successful Regatta and in response to member’s requests TRC has adopted an appropriate handicap system under which to race.

The old TRC handicap system was no longer applicable view the limited number of boats in the existing fleet, and the considerable range/variation in their dimensions. After considerable debate, and review of alternative handicap systems, TRC decided to adopt the Old Gaffers Assoc (OGA) Handicap System
(see  www.oldgaffersassociation.org)

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Remember those balmy summer evenings?

Come to the Regatta Club AGM

Tiree Rural Centre

Friday 6th February 7:30 pm

See the Regatta 2008 Pictorial Review

Enjoy good company with a buffet and refreshments.

All welcome.

Nick Jewell has created an excellent set of photos of the 2008 Regatta on flickr.
Click here to view.

After three of the dreichest days of the summer, Sat 2nd August turned into a stunner for the Regatta.
From early morning boats started rigging up in the harbour, with the feeder fleets from Caoles and Baugh arriving in time for the 2.30 pm race start Continue reading →