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Greenock - Tall Ships Race 2011

Yesterday was an absolutely wonderful day!  Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock.
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One of the most memorable local occasions for years.  I wish I was a proper writer so that I could give you a flavour of just how amazing it was to see so many sailing vessels on the Clyde.



Everyone from miles around who had a boat was out to say goodbye to our visitors - even the odd pirate ship!


For those of a nervous disposition - don't look at the next few photos.  Some of you mentioned that there was no way you could stand on the rigging - well some brave souls did - look!



This is the Columbian ship "Gloria"  - wow, how brave are they?!


Of course no event like this would be safe without our trusty coastguard - what a great job they do, keeping folk safe.


It was marvellous!




That's all folks!

Love, Liz
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Unknown said…
Wow it looks like a fantastic day, very brave on the rigging, I don't have sea legs at all i'm afraid but the ships look beautiful, very majestic xx
13 July 2011 at 17:32
A Treasured Past said…
What a fantastic display of ships, 'Gloria' is just magnificent with the flags and the colourful crew! Thanks for sharing the wonderful photo's I can smell the sea air. Tam x
14 July 2011 at 01:33
Used-to-Bees said…
What a wonderful sight - would love to have seen it. The ship with all the sailors in the rigging looks fabulous especially with all those flags!
x
14 July 2011 at 07:55
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Wow, how lovely...looks like a perfect day near the water!
16 July 2011 at 05:10
petals and vintage said…
What fabulous shots of those grand ships. That rigging would definately not be on my to do list.
Pam x
16 July 2011 at 12:14
Debra said…
Beautiful! What a fun day. I am pretty sure I wouldn't be standing on the rigging.:)
17 July 2011 at 18:16
Meggie said…
So glad I found this older post...oh how I wish I could have seen this with my camera. Love looking at your older posts. I can barely wait to return to Scotland for another holiday.
9 March 2014 at 22:21
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