West Highland Yachting Week

28th July to 3rd August 2012

Notice of Race Sailing Instructions List of Entries Trophies Results Forum Home Page

Tobermory Harbour Association steps aboard WHYW

Tobermory Harbour Association is the latest company to pledge its support to help run West Highland Yachting Week. The famous regatta that runs from 30th July to 6th August 2010 is delighted to welcome Tobermory Harbour Association (THA) onboard.

Joint Regatta Chairman Dave Waltho said: ‘This is excellent news since the event has two days based in Tobermory during the Regatta. We already have a close bond with Tobermory Harbour Association so this strengthens our base in this iconic port.’

As well as offering free anchorage in Tobermory Bay and moorings for hire, Tobermory Harbour Association operate the pontoon berths at Ledaig which offer fuel, power and water plus the new all facilities building ashore in Taigh Solais. The ethos of THA is to provide 'facilities for all' and encourage visitors afloat to bring benefit throughout the Island.

Brian Swinbanks, chairman of THA said: ‘We are very happy to support West Highland Yachting Week that brings enormous benefit to all our community on Mull. Like the Mull Rally WHYW, is a major event bringing not only the yachts and competing crews to Tobermory but many visitors who are attracted by the spectacle of the regatta and the great atmosphere. We look forward to seeing our many old friends and meeting new ones this year.’

The West Highland Yachting Week fleet of up to 160 boats race up to Tobermory from Oban on Wednesday 4th August 2010 arriving in the late afternoon giving the chance for shopping and re-fuelling at the port. On Thursday the fleet splits into two to race off Tobermory with the Tunnock’s Spinnaker Fleet racing round the buoys off Mingary Bay and the Argyll Fleet for restricted sail racing out to Quinish Point then back down the Sound of Mull. The yacht racing is varied with eleven classes available to compete in including options for white sail and both IRC and CYCA handicaps.

The après sail social scene in Tobermory is excellent with ceilidhs and pub entertainment on the agenda as well as the best of Scottish fare offered by the wide range of restaurants and cafes. This year Tobermory Distillery team up with an Open Day and whisky tasting of their Tobermory Single Malt Scotch Whisky while the fleet is in town.

West Highland Yachting Week also receives sponsorship from Tunnock’s, the Oban Common Good Fund, Tobermory Whisky and The Crown Estate. Caledonian MacBrayne host a Skipper’s Reception when the fleet is in Oban and West Coast Motors provide transport during the event. BP Marine also helps with fuel for the committee boats.