Synopsis: Sailing regattas have always been popular social events in Shetland. The inter club regattas provided additional competition, with the opportunity to compete against teams from other local communities. This 1970 event was filmed in Lerwick Sound.
Film-maker: Bertie Mowat
Donated by Erik Erasmuson.
00:00:00 | Close up of men using plastic buckets to bail water out of a boat. |
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00:00:08 | Group of sailing boats moored at pier with Lerwick buildings behind. Boats start sailing into sound. |
00:00:25 | Various shots of boats in Lerwick Sound. |
00:00:34 | Green motor boat sailing towards camera. |
00:00:38 | Various shots of boats in Lerwick Sound. |
00:01:36 | Close up of green motor boat with two men onboard. |
00:01:41 | Various shots in Lerwick Sound. |
00:01:49 | Long shots of sailing boats with Lerwick waterfront behind (industrial buildings and gas tanks followed by esplanade and town hall). |
00:02:03 | Various shots of boats in Lerwick Sound. |
00:03:53 | Two boats sailing in Sound, with motor boat following behind. |
00:03:59 | Various shots of boats in Lerwick Sound. |