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15 – 19 July 2011 Souvenir Programme The 2011 CRUISE IN COMPANY

Four Days of Action-Packed Activities & Events

Details of events available in local press 7 July and at:

www.orkneyharbours.com www.tallshipsraceslerwick.com Welcome to The Tall Ships Races 2011 Cruise in Company Orkney

This Souvenir Programme is the culmination of many months of planning to welcome the majestic Tall Ships to Orkney. When Orkney was first selected as a guest port for The Tall Ships Races 2011, it became immediately apparent that there was a high level of interest in the event from both people living in Orkney and tourists alike. The Tall Ships Races are rightly regarded as one of the most sought after events in the global maritime calendar. It is a great accolade for Orkney to have not just one but two ‘Cruise in Company’ ports – and - taking part, and I am delighted to welcome participants and visitors to this great event. Since we began looking at bringing the Tall Ships to Orkney, the event has grown more than we could have possibly imagined. The number of ships calling in has increased from six to 19, the number of Orkney sail trainees from 10 to 30, and nearly 1000 people have expressed an interest in taking part in a day sailing challenge on July 16 from Kirkwall to Stromness. In addition, there are many more on board events available for the public to participate in. This programme is tailored to provide something for everyone, whether on board a or on the quayside. A number of organisations in Orkney have been very committed to making the ships visit to Orkney a success, and this we hope will lay strong foundations for further tall ship visits in successive years. I have no doubt that you will enjoy to the full the experience of the wide range of activities taking place as part of the Tall Ships visit, and welcome and support the crews and trainees of these magnificent vessels in true Orcadian style.”

Councillor Stephen Hagan

Convener Tall Ships Arrivals

The following Tall Ships are due to arrive in Orkney over the period 14-18 July either in Kirkwall or Stromness. There are four classes of ships: Class A (largest), to class D (smallest). Tall Ships of all size classes are expected to call into Orkney. Ships in blue are those currently taking part in the 16th July Sailing Challenge. Maybe Kirkwall - am 14th July Eendracht Kirkwall - pm 15th July The Swan Kirkwall - pm 15th July Constantia Kirkwall - pm 15th July Gulden Leeuw Kirkwall - pm 15th July Pogoria Kirkwall - pm 15th July Provident Kirkwall - pm 15th July Sorlandet Kirkwall - pm 15th July Kirkwall - pm 15th July Ocean Spirit of Moray Kirkwall - pm 16th July - am 17th July Zenobe Gram Kirkwall - am 17th July Christian Radich Stromness - am 18th July Europa Kirkwall - am 18th July Liv Kirkwall - am 18th July Miles To Go Kirkwall - am 18th July Mir Hatston - am 18th July. Saint LV. Kirkwall - am 18th July Sirma Kirkwall - am 18th July Spaniel Kirkwall - am 18th July Wylde Swan Stromness - am 19th July Ships are due to arrive in Kirkwall commencing 6pm on Friday 15 July. These ships will be arriving throughout the evening and early morning of 16 July in preparation for the Kirkwall/Stromness Sailing Challenge. Ships passage plans can be monitored on www.tallshipsraces.com

Ship arrival times are subject to prevailing weather conditions.

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) vessel Pharos will be in Kirkwall over the Tall Ships weekend and will be open to the public for visits: Saturday 16th July - 1pm to 4pm and Sunday 17th July - 10am to 4pm. Pharos Kirkwall - pm 14th July Departs - am 18th July Friday 15 July 2011 Saturday 16 July 2011 Kirkwall Events Throughout the Day Kirkwall Events Throughout the Day Palace Players (in period dress) providing local Palace Players (in period dress) providing local event information event information Local shop history displays Carriage Rides through streets Ship in a Bottle Window Display at Judith Glues Local shop history displays Many Shops extended Opening Hours Ship in a Bottle Window Display at Judith Glues Many Shops extended Opening Hours House Gardens: Kirkwall Amateur Operatic Society 9am – 10pm Tall Ships ‘Seafood Specials’ Weekend Mayfield Singers Judith Glues, Broad St, Kirkwall Dancing by ‘Just Dance’ Orkney Scallops, Mussels & Crab Market & Stalls On the Pier: 10am – 4pm Taster Sessions on Power Boats Supported by The Pier Crafts Group & the RNLI Exhibition of Kirkwall Town Centre History & Wayfarer Dinghies around the harbour 9am – 10pm Tall Ships ‘Seafood Specials’ Weekend 10am – 10pm Orkney Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale Judith Glues, Broad St, Kirkwall Town Hall, Broad Street, Kirkwall Orkney Scallops, Mussels & Westray Crab Showcasing arts & crafts from 9.15 – 10am Programme of Music by Orkney West the Mainland and isles of Orkney, Mainland Reel & Strathspey Society demonstrations throughout the day Kirkwall Pier 2pm – 5pm RNLI – Light Refreshments 9.30am Tall Ship Sailing Challenge RNLI Building, West Pier, Kirkwall Sail from Kirkwall to Stromness All ticket holders for this event should be at Kirkwall Pier by 4pm Unveiling of Plaque 0930. All tall ships will sail from Kirkwall Pier. A full manifest Civic ceremony to unveil the of who is sailing on what ship will be published on 30 June in local press, general media and www.orkneyharbours.com commemorative plaque celebrating the 9.45 – 10am Selection of Music by Kirkwall City Pipe Band 200th Anniversary of the design of Kirkwall Tall Ships berthing area, Kirkwall Pier Pier by Thomas Telford. Members of Kirkwall City Pipe Band in attendance. 10am – 4pm Orkney Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale Town Hall, Broad Street, Kirkwall from 6pm Tall Ships Arrive throughout the evening Showcasing arts & crafts from for 16th July Sailing Challenge the Mainland and isles of Orkney, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Strip the Willow on Broad Street demonstrations throughout the day Your chance to take part in the biggest 1pm – 4pm Orkney Vintage Club Display outdoor strip the willow in Orkney. Kirk Green, Kirkwall Open to all - assembly at Cathedral steps 8pm – late Informal Traditional Music Session at 6pm. Event led by Lord Lieutenant and The Reel, Kirkwall (over 18s only) Mrs Tricket. 9pm Music by Kirkwall City Pipe Band Stereo Lobsters & Fat Elvis Live music in marquee at the former Jewsons’ (Over 18s) 7.30pm The Saw Doctors Plus Support Tickets - Grooves, Kirkwall 01856 872239 The Driftwood Cowboys Live music in marquee at the former Jewsons’ Yard (Over 14s) Sunday 17 July 2011 Tickets - Grooves, Kirkwall 01856 872239 8pm – late Ceilidh, King Street Hall, Kirkwall Kirkwall Events Throughout the Day Local shop history displays Tickets - Adult £6 (under 16) £3 Carriage Rides through streets Orcadian Crafts, Bridge St, Kirkwall 01856 872846 Ship in a Bottle Window Display at Judith Glues 9pm – late An Evening of Traditional Music Orkney Carriage Driving Group driving through town Many Shops extended Opening Hours Albert Hotel, Kirkwall Tankerness House Gardens: Kirkwall Amateur Operatic Society 10am – 6pm Tall Ships ‘Seafood Specials’ Weekend Judith Glues, Broad St, Kirkwall Orkney Scallops, Mussels & Westray Crab 7pm KT Tunstall Plus Support The Pictish Trail Live music in marquee at the former Jewsons’ Yard (Over 14s) Tickets - Grooves, Kirkwall 01856 872239 Monday 18 July 2011 8pm – 10pm Orcadian Summer Concert Highlighting Traditional local musicians The Reel, Kirkwall Tickets - Adult £5 (under 16) £3 Proceeds to local charities Friday 15 July 2011 Sunday 17 July 2011 Stromness Events Stromness Events Throughout the Day Model Boat displays in various shop windows 9pm Folk Night with The Roaring Forties 10am – 5pm Stromness Museum open to the public Plus Supporting Acts Summer exhibition – Stromness at War – Royal Hotel, Stromness Manning the Defences 1939-45 Sea Shanties from around the world 10am – 1pm & 3pm – 6pm Northlight exhibition 10pm – 1am Live Music in The Lounge The Sea, the sea – work in woven tapestry Stromness Hotel and stone carving by Ros Bryant Northlight Studio, Graham Place, Stromness 10.45am Stromness RBL Pipe Band parade from Saturday 16 July 2011 Pier Head to Stromness Church 11am – 6pm Stromness Flower Club opens their Stromness Events Throughout the Day “All Hands on Deck” Floral Display Model Boat displays in various shop windows Stromness Community Centre 10am – 5pm Stromness Museum open to the public 11.15am Stromness Church of Service Summer exhibition – Stromness at War – 12pm – late Stalls at The Pier Head Manning the Defences 1939-45 Various Businesses, Organisations and 10am – 1pm & 3pm – 6pm Northlight exhibition Charities displaying their wares The Sea, the sea – work in woven tapestry 12.30pm Stromness Shopping Week Pony Club and stone carving by Ros Bryant Hack through the streets Northlight Studio, Graham Place, Stromness Assembly at Pier Head 2pm – late Stalls open at Pier Head 2pm – 6.45pm Traditional Music in Bandstand Orkney Quality Food and Drink, various 2pm Cream Teas Served in the Eventide Club Businesses, Organisations & Charities by Stromness Lifeboat Guild 2pm – 6.15pm Traditional Music in Bandstand 4pm So, you want to be a Luthier? Town House Gardens Question and answer session with local 2pm Soup & Sandwich Takeaways musical instrument maker, Mark Shiner. Stromness Lifeboat Shop, Pier head See a musical instrument in the making. Cream Teas in the Eventide Club 7pm – 8.30pm 40th Anniversary of George Mackay Brown Orkney Yole Association trips along the Film show, Stromness Town Hall Harbour front Another chance to see Celia, A Time to Tea & Homebakes Keep and The Whalers Return. Free entry Stromness Church Hall 7pm Stromness Shopping Week Salvation Stromness Drama Club enact Army Service Stromness Historical characters Pier Head through the streets 9pm Boys in The Lounge 3pm Traditional Creel Demonstration Stromness Hotel. Free entry Traditional lobster pot making at Pier Head Cookery Demonstration Fish filleting & cookery by Mandy Fender 2.30pm Icebound by Roaring Forties Stromness Town Hall £6 entry Monday 18 July 2011 4pm Dressed Crab Demonstration by Billy Jolly - Pier Head Stromness Events Throughout the Day 4pm onwards Arrival of Tall Ships from Kirkwall Model Boat displays in various shop windows Sailing Challenge 11am Arrival of Tall Ship Christian Radich 5pm Stromness RBL Pipe Band play 11am selections at Pier Head Stromness Shopping Week 6.15 - 7pm Traditional Dancing Display at Pier Head Opening Ceremony 7pm Cookery Demonstration Various Shopping Week activites – see Fish filleting & cookery demonstration by Shopping Week Programme Mandy Fender 7pm Blues, Brews & Barbeques 7pm – 8pm Stromness RBL Pipe Band play Upstairs Bar & Patio, Royal Hotel selections at Pier Head 7pm – 8.30pm 40th Anniversary of George Mackay Brown Film show, Stromness Town Hall Another chance to see Celia, A Time to Keep and The Whalers Return. Free entry 8pm – 11pm Open Air Dance with The Vatersay Boys Pier Head. Free entry 11pm Live Music in the Lounge Stromness Hotel 9pm Folk Night Upstairs Royal Hotel, Stromness Events in Other Locations Additional Information 2011 Tall Ships Photographic Competition - Saturday 16 July 2011 Orkney Islands Council is pleased to announce a photographic Afternoon Fun for all the family competition with great prizes on offer for talented photographers in Viking treasure hunts, fancy dress, story Orkney during the visit of the Tall Ships. telling, re-enactments, gory games, spit- As well as the ships themselves it is hoped that entries will feature roast pork and lamb. the many activities and events linked to the visit of the Tall Ships. Full details of these can be found in the Tall Ships Orkney programme. Evening The Storming of Wyre - A Viking Event There are five categories in the competition and it is hoped that Flotilla from Rousay, march to the castle, It’s entries will capture the spirit of the Tall Ships, their crews visiting our a Knockout Viking Games, music & dance islands, and locals and tourists enjoying the festivities. The five categories are: 1 All hands on deck Shapinsay - Sunday 17 July 2011 2 A Life on the Ocean Wave 1.30pm onwards Shapinsay Small Ships Gala Day 3 Tall Ship Panorama Family fun day out - B-B-Q, live music, 4 The shore side attraction raft race, port-to-port race, peedie pirates 5 All ship shape & Bristol fashion games and crafts, nautical displays, tours There will be a winner and a runner up in each category. Prizes are: of Balfour Castle and gardens. DH Gorn £40 gift voucher. Tall Ship Ocean Spirit of Moray will be in Signed copy of Orkney from the Air by Craig Taylor attendance during the day DE Shoes £20 gift voucher Charles Tait Orkney Guide Book signed copy Piece of Sheila Fleet Jewellery Westray - Sunday 17 July 2011 Judith Glue Orkney Hamper Piece of Jewellery 2pm onwards Yacht Challenge Race Orkney Hotel dinner voucher (50% discount) Westray skiff challenge race - visitors Solveig Health and Beauty gift voucher welcome to participate, friendly football Northlink Return for Two with car & cabin Kirkwall/ Each category winner will receive a framed print of their entry match (Westray vs Rest of the World), courtesy of Sutherlands Chemist and framed by Sinclair Office B-B-Q & Brews Supplies. Full guidelines and terms and conditions for photo usage can be found at: www.orkneyharbours.com Entries should be sent to: [email protected] Parties on the Poop Deck SUNDAY 17 JULY SUNDAY 17 JULY SUNDAY 17 JULY SUNDAY 17 JULY MONDAY 18 JULY MONDAY 18 JULY Reeling Wild West Going Dutch Champagne Wild West Afternoon Around Party Lunch Lunchtime & Lobster Party Lunch Sail with The Flow Pogoria Cruise Cruise Pogoria Farmers Alongside Stromness Pier Sorlandet Alongside Stromness Pier Buffet Eendracht 12.30pm – 3.30pm Gulden Leeuw 12.30pm – 3.30pm Departing Stromness Pier Departing Stromness Pier Departing Stromness Pier American Wild West Europa 11.30am returning 2.30pm 12.30pm returning 3.30pm 6.30pm returning 9.30pm American Wild West Arranged by Departing Stromness Pier Local Seafood Buffet Lunch Cowboy Theme Lunch European Buffet Lunch Cowboy Theme Lunch The Hamnavoe Restaurant 1.00pm returning 4.00pm Music by Music by The Boys Music by by the Ships Head Chef Sponsored by Orkney Ploughman’s Buffet & Orkney West Mainland & Other Local Musicians Diesel & Dust Traditional Music Aboard Fisherman’s Society, Stromness Traditional Dance Music Reel & Strathspey Society Tickets £25 Cash or Cheque Tickets £25 Cash or Cheque Tickets £44 Cash or Cheque Traditional Music by Rian Music by & Other Local Musicians From Grooves, From VisitOrkney & Other Local Musicians From Grooves, The Westray Band Cash, Cheque or CC Kirkwall 01856 872239 Kirkwall 01856 872239 Tickets £44 Visitor Information Centres, Tickets SOLD£55 Cash OUT or Cheque Tickets £44 Cash, Cheque or CC From & R. S. Merriman Kirkwall 01856 872856 From OTE Kirkwall & R. S. Merriman, From Orkney Ferries Kirkwall 01856 872044 Stromness 01856 850361 or Stromness 01856 850716 Kirkwall 01856 888888 Stromness 01856 850361 Kirkwall 01856 872044

MONDAY 18 JULY MONDAY 18 JULY MONDAY 18 JULY MONDAY 18 JULY MONDAY 18 JULY TUESDAY 19 JULY Onedin Buffet Going Dutch Orkney Ceilidh Hot & Spicy Two Day O.F.F. Doon Mir & Blues Sunset Buffet Alongside Hatston Pier Mexican Cruise to The Flow Cruise 7.00pm – 10.00pm Buffet Wylde Swan Christian Radich Traditional Orkney Ceilidh Alongside Stromness Pier Departing Stromness Pier Gulden Leeuw aboard the Biggest Tall Europa Gulden Leeuw 8.00pm returning 10.00pm 2.00pm – 5.00pm Departing Stromness Pier Alongside Stromness Pier Ship in the 2011 Races Departs Stromness Pier In Association with Local Seafood Buffet 6.00pm returning 9.00pm Music by 7.00pm – 10.00pm 18 July at 10pm The Orkney Folk Festival, Music by European Buffet Prepared The Mayfield Singers Mexican Buffet Disembarking Lerwick an Evening of Sails & Song Fastliners Blues Band by the Ships head Chef & Other Local Musicians Music by 21 July at 8am Traditional Music by Rian Beating the Retreat Diesel & Dust Further information and Around & Other Local Musicians by Kirkwall City Pipe Band & Other Local Musicians Tickets £30 Cash or Cheque booking form available from Music by Tickets £30 Cash or Cheque Tickets £29 Cash or Cheque Tickets £44 Cash or Cheque From The Odin Stone, Marine Services, Scapa Hullion & The Song Shop From The Odin Stone, From The Albert Hotel, From VisitOrkney Kirkwall 01856 877785 Kirkwall 01856 873636 Tickets £30 Cash or Cheque Kirkwall 01856 877785 Kirkwall 01856 876000 SOLD OUT Visitor Information Centres, & Grooves, & R. S. Merriman, e: [email protected] From The Pier Arts Centre, & Orcadia Cuts, Kirkwall 01856 872856 Kirkwall 01856 872239 Stromness 01856 850361 Tickets £130 Cash or Cheque Stromness 01856 850209 Stromness 01856 850995 or Stromness 01856 850716 Passengers are respectfully requested, whilst on board, not to wear footwear with a stiletto heel or metal studs Tickets Sales and Event Information From Friday 15th July all on board ticket sales will be conducted from the two portacabin information centres at Kirkwall and Stromness Piers. These portacabins will also act as incident centres, lost property information and general enquiries. The opening times of these information centres will be: Kirkwall: Friday 15 July - Noon - 10pm Saturday 16 July - 8am - 6pm Sunday 17 July - 10am - 4pm Monday 18 July - 10am - 4pm Stromness: Friday 15 July - Noon - 6pm Saturday 16 July - 10am - 10pm Sunday 17 July - 10am - 4pm Monday 18 July - 9am - 8pm

Additional Transport Arrangements NorthLink Ferries will be operating a revised timetable on Saturday 16 July. For further info please visit: www.northlinkferries.co.uk John O’ Groat’s Ferries will also run a revised timetable on 16 July. For further info please visit: www.jogferry.co.uk Kirkwall: Due to road closures of Harbour Street and Shore Street on 16 July a Park-and-Ride Service will be in operation from 8.45am - 1pm calling at Hatston Terminal (top of Hatston Pier), Kirkwall Auction Mart, long stay car park (across from Lidl) and dropping off at Kiln Corner. Stromness: Due to suspension of parking at Stromness Pier Head a Park-and-Ride service will operate: Saturday 16 July - 1pm - midnight Sunday 17 July 11am - 11pm Monday 18 July 9.30am - 11pm

There will be additional services from Stromness to Kirkwall to meet the Tall Ship arrivals plus further additional services for the Jewson’s Yard events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please see supplement in The Orcadian on 7 July for further details.

Frequently Asked Questions Can I go on a tall ship outwith the official functions? Yes, many of the ships will open their decks to the general public for a walk around the decks, and these times will be displayed on the ships gangways. Free of charge How will I know when ships are arriving and leaving? The best way is to check on-line at: www.tallshipsraceslerwick.com Can we take young children on board? Yes, but there are no concessions, regrettably, for ticket events What happens if I lose my ticket? You will not be allowed on board for ticketed events without a ticket. In this instance, please refer to our portacabin information centres. What time do I have to be on board for ticketed events? If your event is at sail we ask you to be on board at least 20 minutes prior to departure; if your event is alongside you may arrive at the scheduled time. What should I wear on board? Pointed heels and studded soled shoes are not permitted on board. For sailing events, even in sunshine, please dress appropriately for an at sea event. Should there be an accident on board or on the quayside, how is this managed? There is a full event management plan and multi-agency contingency plan in place for any eventuality during the Tall Ships weekend. Is smoking allowed on board? You are requested not to smoke, tall ships form part of the national heritage of their countries and therefore this status should be respected. What happens if its raining? Rain will not alter on board events and wet weather programmes will be in place. What happens if I am late for an on board sailing event? You miss the boat. Stated departure times must be strictly adhered to.

BE REALISTIC . . . in your expectations as tall ships are training vessels and not luxury cruise ships. BE SAFE by adhering to the on board policy of the ship which is there for your safety. BE SENSIBLE do not attempt to get involved in any part of the ships operations without the express permission of the crew. The Tall Ships Races 2011 CRUISE IN COMPANY ORKNEY

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