Race for the Games - Sailing Flotilla

A fun “Race To The Games” sailing passage took place today.

It was organised by Clyde Muirshiel for Disabled Children and Adults.

The event started from the James Watt Dock in Greenock and headed up river to the Science Centre in Glasgow.

Approaching Erskine Bridge

 Safety Vessel

Getting a Helping Hand

Heading Upriver

'Coegfran II' Assisting

'Starburst' Crew Waving

 Passing Erskine

 Passing Erskine

Clydebank Ahead

Approaching Clydebank

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Life Aboard the Lord Nelson

I spent a very enjoyable hour aboard the Lord Nelson having been invited for a tour by Jennie,  and John - the captain.

Having sailed on the 'Sir Winston Churchill' many years ago I always enjoy my 'below decks' visits to the visiting sailing vessels.

The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) is the registered charity that owns and operates both the 'Lord Nelson' and 'Tenacious'.

I think they do a fantastic and very worthwhile job with these vessels.

More information is available at their web site - http://www.jst.org.uk/
 

 Wheelhouse on the Lord Nelson

 Second Mate Lesley Aboard the Lord Nelson

Staircase and Lift - Lord Nelson

 Planning Meeting on the Lord Nelson

 Sleeping Accomodation on the Lord Nelson

One of the Lifts on the Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson Himself in the Recreation Area

 Jennie at the Bar in the Recreation Area Aboard the Lord Nelson

 Recreation Area on the Lord Nelson

'Dad' the Assistant Cook on the Lord Nelson

Loading Provisions Aboard the Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay

Lord Nelson's Wheelhouse

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Lord Nelson Sail Training Vessel

The 'Lord Nelson' was out on the river today for a short trip and then back to Custom House Quay.

She's away tomorrow for an eight day cruise heading North, and then back a week on Monday.

Nice to catch  her with a few sails up. A wee bit of sunshine would have been great.

 Lord Nelson - Off Gourock

 Lord Nelson - Off Gourock

 Lord Nelson - Off Gourock

Lord Nelson - Off Gourock

 Lord Nelson Crew at Custom House Quay

 Lord Nelson Approaching Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson Approaching Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson Approaching Custom House Quay, Greenock

 Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

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Lord Nelson - Greenock Arrival

The training ship 'Lord Nelson' arrived in Greenock this morning at around 09:30.

A rather dreich morning with the odd spot of rain.

Nevertheless there was a small crowd assembled to meet and greet her and her crew as she arrived.

Awaiting the Berthing of Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay

Lord Nelson Arriving at Custom House Quay
 

Lord Nelson Crew - Custom House Quay
 

 Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

 Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

 Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Berthing the Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

 Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson RHIB - Custom House Quay, Greenock
 

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

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