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Tiree’s boat culture has been part of life since the days when small open fishing boats provided an essential
part of the island’s economy. For generations many of the Island’s families relied on fishing as a source of income.
Organised competitive racing evolved from fishermen racing home on their return from the Skerryvore fishing grounds. There are records of the Tiree Regattas dating as far back as 1911 with as many as 30 boats taking part in sailing and rowing races.
This activity has remained an important part of Tiree’s social calendar. The aim of this web site is to chronicle the modern Tiree Regatta in modern times and bring Tiree’s unique boating culture to a wider audience.
Annual Regatta Day Sat 1st Aug @ 13.30 ( 1st Race @ 14.00).
Full programme of shore events
Friendly Regatta Sat 18th July @ 14.00. Simply sailing
Dinghy Sailing Course : 31st July/1st Aug / 2nd Aug. 2009 [Fully Booked]
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Posted: May 22nd, 2009 under 2009, News.
Following last year’s successful Regatta and in response to member’s requests TRC has adopted an appropriate handicap system under which to race.
The old TRC handicap system was no longer applicable view the limited number of boats in the existing fleet, and the considerable range/variation in their dimensions. After considerable debate, and review of alternative handicap systems, TRC decided to adopt the Old Gaffers Assoc (OGA) Handicap System
(see www.oldgaffersassociation.org)
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Posted: May 22nd, 2009 under 2009, News.
Remember those balmy summer evenings?
Come to the Regatta Club AGM
Tiree Rural Centre
Friday 6th February 7:30 pm
See the Regatta 2008 Pictorial Review
Enjoy good company with a buffet and refreshments.
All welcome.
Posted: January 12th, 2009 under News.
Nick Jewell has created an excellent set of photos of the 2008 Regatta on flickr.
Click here to view.
Posted: August 26th, 2008 under 2008, News.
Regatta 2008 Results
| Event |
|
Boat |
Helm |
| Dipping Lug |
1 |
Morag Anne |
Angus McKinnon |
|
2 |
Isle of Tiree |
David Hepburn |
|
3 |
Jessie Rachel |
Mark Bease |
| Drascombe |
1 |
Soay |
Magnus Laird |
|
2 |
Nancy |
Neil MacGuigan |
| Centre Board |
1 |
Red Dragon |
John Maclean |
|
2 |
Dart |
|
| RIB |
1 |
|
Paul Knight |
| Trawler |
1 |
Red Rhum |
Harry Proud |
| Concours d’Elegance |
1 |
Morag Anne |
Angus Mackinnon |
Posted: August 25th, 2008 under 2008.
After three of the dreichest days of the summer, Sat 2nd August turned into a stunner for the Regatta.
From early morning boats started rigging up in the harbour, with the feeder fleets from Caoles and Baugh arriving in time for the 2.30 pm race start Read more »
Posted: August 25th, 2008 under 2008, News.
A slide show of images from the 2008 Tiree Regatta.
The images are quite large so may take while to load on a slow connection.
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Posted: August 25th, 2008 under 2008.
2007 Results
| Event |
|
Boat |
Helm |
| Dipping Lug |
1 |
Eilean Thiriodh |
David Hepburn |
|
2 |
Morag Anne |
Angus McKinnon |
|
3 |
Passing Cloud |
Mark Bease |
| Keel Boat |
1 |
Impulse |
Karl Hughes |
|
2 |
Lily |
Mandy Darling |
| Trawler |
1 |
Bluey |
Iain Hamilton |
|
2 |
Red Rhum |
Harry Proud |
|
3 |
Swiftsure |
Neil McPhail |
|
4 |
Carrie Anne |
Ross Maclennan |
| TAZ |
1 |
|
Anna & Jamie Macdonald |
|
2 |
|
Euan Macdonald |
| RIB |
1 |
|
Murdo Macleod/John Maclean |
|
2 |
|
Iain Macdonald |
|
3 |
|
Gordon Macarthur |
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Posted: August 25th, 2007 under 2007.
At 2.30 pm Commodore Donnie MacInnes, and club chairman Iain Macdonald, with strong westerly winds, exceeding 30knots, made a very brave call. The Tiree Regatta was on. The boats rowed out of Scarinish Harbour, to raise their sails and congregate @ the start line. Read more »
Posted: August 25th, 2007 under 2007.
A slide show of regatta 2007 images.
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Posted: August 25th, 2007 under 2007.
part of the island’s economy. For generations many of the Island’s families relied on fishing as a source of income.
