Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Three - Fireworks

Tonight was the turn of the Firework Display, which in truth proved to be surprisingly short.

It's a pity it didn't last longer as we enjoyed the little we saw.

Fireworks Light up the Russian ship Mir

 Russian ship Mir Before the Fireworks

 Fireworks Light up the Russian ship Mir

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Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Three

As expected the third day was quieter but still a large number of visitors turned out in the nice Greenock sunny weather.

Access to the ships was easier as the queues were not just so long.

Sun Strikes the Sorlandet

 Mam and the Weans Having a Day Out

Juggling Crew

Aboard the A.R.C. Gloria

Mast and Rigging of the  Russian ship Mir

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Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Two - Prize Giving

After the very successful Crew Parade the prizes were presented at the Greenock Town hall which reverberated to the happy noise of the crews gathered to watch.

Town Provost Michael McCormick Presenting the Prizes

Town Provost Michael McCormick Presenting the Prizes

Town Provost Michael McCormick Presenting the Prizes

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Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Two - Crew Parade

Sunday afternoon brought the 'Crew Parade' and again the weather did not disappoint.

We talk about 'good feel' and this excelled in the parade - with the crews in friendly and competitive banter.

Personally this the best of the event - loud, noisy, and the most fun.

The Dutch Having Fun

Norwegians at the Ready

Poles Herald The Crew Parade

Colombians Doing Their Thing  

 Crew of the TS Royalist Decided to Charge


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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

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Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Visit

Another shift in - getting images as the event ramps up to opening tomorrow.

Looking better but better hope for dry weather or we could experience some very heavy ground.

Can't believe that I have another four days, and three nights of activity.

Lack of parking concerns me if I'm honest - seems like it's public transport or shank's pony.

'Pogoria' - Class A - from Poland - Arrives This Evening

 Le Orla - Irish Navy

A.R.C. Gloria - Columbian - Berthed at Inchgreen Quay

Crowds Gather to Watch the Arrivals

Getting Close to Opening to the Public Tomorrow

 'Maybe' - Class B - Arrives This Evening

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Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Visit

Not so many larger vessels moving today, but the site is a hive of activity as they try to get everything in place for Saturday's opening.

Let's hope the weather improves for the event - though the forecast is not encouraging.

 Greenock Tall Ships Event - Pirates Ahoy

A.R.C. Gloria

 A.R.C. Gloria - Flags

 Columbian A.R.C. Gloria - with the Tug Biter

 Dutch - Urania - 7 July 2011

 Greenock Tall Ships Event - Le Orla - P41 - Irish Navy

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Tall Ships Event - Greenock 2011

STS Mir was the first arrival and berthed safely at the Inchgreen Dry Dock quay.

I was very kindly invited aboard and given a tour by one of the young officers aboard.

STS Mir Passing Custom House Quay in Greenock

STS Mir berthed at Inchgreen Dock

Tunnock's the Baker's Old Style Van

 Aboard The STS Mir in Greenock

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Ali Cat - Dunoon Passenger Run

 The 'Ali Cat' sports her new livery on the new passenger only service from Gourock to Dunoon.

Ali Cat - Ferry

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Tall Ships Race - Greenock 2011

The event starts on 9th July and runs for four days, so it seemed a good idea to document the progress as it kicks off in under six days.

Some parts are looking very smart indeed, but there is still parts that are being worked on to bring them up to standard.

Greenock Tall Ships Event 

 Greenock Tall Ships Event

Greenock Tall Ships Event 

 Greenock Tall Ships Event

 Greenock Tall Ships Event

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RRS James Clark Ross - Research Ship - Passing Greenock

RRS James Clark Ross - Research Ship inward bound to Glasgow

 RRS James Clark Ross - Research Ship

 RRS James Clark Ross - Research Ship

 RRS James Clark Ross - Research Ship

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