Saturday 9 July 2011

Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day One


Well today the event started for real.

The sun shone, the crowds came, and overall in my opinion it was an excellent day out.

We've heard the moans and some have a degree of justification, but it's a large event held in working docks, and nothing is ever perfect.

On my travels throughout the site everyone was good natured and said they were having a good time.

We're privileged to have this event in Greenock and it gives a 'good feel' factor with the colourful flags and bunting, with an international air with so many ships from around the world.

And the entry fee was a glorious - FREE.

Busy

A.R.C. Gloria Crew on Display

Mean Pirates

Dancing in the Street - Good Fun

No More Sugar Boats Arrive Here

 Welcoming Crew on the Irish Navy Le Orla

TS Lord Nelson

 Dry Land Synchronised Swimming Team

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - and are also better resolution.