This week Lerwick is the focus of the 28th Bergen
– Shetland yacht race 26- 29 June with over 40 yachts due to take part (Hope to
get some photos for next week).
A few cruise liners even one from Saga on its maiden voyage to Norway
In addition, many
ships including cruise liners are coming into Lerwick providing added interest.
The sound of the Shetland and English language was slightly overpowered by the
many Norwegians, Dutch, Spanish, French and Italian visitors making Shetland a``
most want destination’’ on the tours this week.
Dutch
In fact over 40,000 visitors come by boat to boost the local
economy.
This cruise ship had people from Spain, France and Italy
Heading south after visiting Lerwick and Iceland
Only the other week visitors arrived on yachts from America
and Canada. Shetlanders have a keen interest in what happens on the sea, being
superb fishermen. If you down to the pier at any time you will see a number
come by to see what’s arrived, this is a daily occurrence and we are getting
into the habit as well.
Oil ships always around the east coast
Before moving to Shetland we would have to make a 70 mile
trip to the east coast to a seaside resort. I have always found a port far more
interesting with plenty of comings and goings, fish being landed, they lure
many seagulls and of course there is the smell.
A superb training ship from Norway
Last weekend the Shetland catch opened its doors to
celebrate its 25th anniversary and over 1,000 people visited. People
toured the factory as well as pelagic boats Adenia
and Charisma and there was also a chance to sample some of the products such as
Herring pate and smoked mackerel canapés. We can also recommend the local
smoked mackerel fishcakes which can be bought at any chip shop.
Another training ship from Norway
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