Commonwealth Flotilla - Glasgow Bound

After many months of planning the Commonwealth Flotilla left the James Watt Dock this morning.

The vessels made their way to Customhouse Quay where they turned and lined up for the start.

Calmac's new ferry - MV Lochinvar - lead the way as they started their journey to Glasgow.

It's believed this is the largest flotilla ever to make this trip.

As you would expect there was a happy atmosphere around and they got a good send off from the crowd that turned up to cheer them on their way.


Final Vessels Departing the James Watt Dock Marina

Bound for the Start

 Big Screen

 Mustering at Customhouse Quay

Nice Bunting


Mustering Before the Start

 Happy Smiling Faces

Lochinvar with Cruiser and Clyde Clipper Lead the Flotilla 

A Busy Lochinvar

Waving and Happy Crew

Good Feel Event

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Small Ships Race 2014

This event wasn't too clearly publicised with an itinerary that I could find, but went down today to see what I could of the participants.

The event facilitates young people from ages twelve to twenty-five to compete against other sailing vessels and their crews.

The fleet has vessels ranging in size from a thirty-five foot bermudan sloop to a ninety foot gaff rigged schooner.

After the racing is complete, some of the vessels will join the Commonwealth Flotilla.

 The flotilla is expected to comprise of two hundred and fifty vessels that will sail from Greenock to Glasgow on Saturday 26 July this year.

 Alba Endeavour

 Almost Becalmed

 Challenge Wales

Slow Progress in a Light Breeze

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Model Yachts - Greenock Club

Went up to Murdieston Dams today as the weather is still nice.

I was surprised to see the model yachts were out racing so got a few images before heading down to the other dam for the wildlife.

 Model Yacht Racing

Model Yachts Racing

 

 Model Yacht Racing

 Model Yacht Racing

 Some Fine Tuning

 Model Yachts Racing

Concentration at the Model Yacht Racing

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Murdieston Dam, Greenock

A few images taken around the Murdieston Dam this afternoon.

 Swan - Murdieston Dam

Model Yachts - Murdieston Dam

Model Yachts - Murdieston Dam 

 Model Yachts - Murdieston Dam

 Model Yachts - Murdieston Dam 

Model Yachts - Murdieston Dam

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Sunny River Clyde

Glorious sunny weather today, and the Clyde was very active.

 Pilot Cutter Toward  - Off Gourock

 Ali Cat - Off Gourock

 Yacht - Starseeker - Off Gourock

 Argyll Flyer at Gourock Pier

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Lavender Farm -Terrington - Near York

A lovely area and this farm makes an ideal visit to give us a change.

Carried on in to the outskirts of York but decided not to go all the way in to the centre.

 Lavender Farm, Terrington

 Lavender Farm

 Lavender Farm - Deer Fawns

 Lavender Farm

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Lauren L - Luxury Yacht - Greenock

The 'Lauren L' passing  Greenock this morning inbound for KGV Docks in Glasgow.

She spent yesterday afternoon working up and down waiting on the high winds to subside.

Lauren L - Luxury Yacht - Inbound to Glasgow

 Lauren L - Luxury Yacht - Passing Greenock

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Lauren L - and a Stormy River Clyde

Well, if this is the start of summer - it's very scary.

Gale force winds (at least) and damage around the district.

The 'Lauren L' cruise ship couldn't even anchor and is seen working her way up and down the Clyde till the weather eases.

Lauren L - Cruise Ship - May 2011

 Yachts off Ashton - Stormy Clyde - May 2011

 Stormy Clyde - May 2011

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Yacht racing on the Clyde

 A nice wind today - to make for some interesting racing off Gourock

 Yacht on Clyde

Razamataz - Racing Yacht

 Regatta on River Clyde

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