Lerwick Lifeboat Open Day

Held annually each year at Victoria Pier. A variety of food, fun and entertainment for all the family to enjoy.  Visit their Facebook page for more details. 

Triangle North Sea

Biennial sailing performance trip over the northern North Sea. The tour starts in Den Helder. Race yachts are expected to be in port between Wednesday 26 June and Friday 28 June. Competitors will set sail to Flekkefjord in Norway before the final trip back to Den Helder to complete the triangle.   

Pantaenius Shetland Race 2019

Yachts will leave Bergen on Wednesday 26 June, arriving in Lerwick from Thursday. Race yachts will return on Saturday 29 June and cruising yachts have an option to leave Lerwick on Sunday 30 June.

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Shetland Boat Week

This family friendly event, inspired by Shetland’s rich maritime heritage, is a full week long maritime experience taking place in August, with extended dates for the outdoor boat display on Hay’s Dock. The event encourages and promotes a passion for traditional Shetland boats, and a growing participation in keeping the sailing, boat building and other historic skills alive. 

In addition to the usual sailing and rowing experiences, there are plans to increase the shoreside activities and range of lectures and exhibitions, as well as the ‘on-the-water’ opportunities. Many events are drop-in and free to attend, but please note that some do require booking. Further details to follow. 

HM Coastguard is holding open deck times to give visitors the chance to go behind the scenes and explore the UK’s Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) Ievoli Black.

On Friday 9 August and Sunday 11 August, Iveoli Black will be open to the public between 1400 and 1700 at Victoria Pier during Shetland Boat Week.

Ievoli Black is a large ocean-going tug which is managed and programmed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.  Its primary role is to prevent marine pollution by coming to the aid of ships that have broken down or are just unable to cope with the weather conditions.  It can also perform search and rescue operations, and support vessels suffering onboard emergencies such as fire, flood or a lack of electrical power. 

The vessel is regularly on patrol off the north coast of Scotland, and around Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles. It also regularly visits a number of ports and harbours across the region. It is at 30 minutes notice for operations 24/7 and frequently takes part in training exercises with the Coastguard search and rescue helicopters stationed at Shetland and Stornoway.  

The Open Day is an opportunity to come onboard, meet the crew and take a look at the ship: the towing area, upper-deck, bridge and some internal spaces will all be open.  It is free to enter, and all are most welcome to come onboard and have a look around.

Charity Motorcycle Parade 

The parade will start at 3pm at Victoria Pier and it will follow the north to south Lerwick loop.