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 1974 event was held in Vaila Sound, near Walls on the West Mainland.
Film-maker: Bertie Mowat
Donated by Erik Erasmuson
00:00:00 | Long shots of various boats sailing in Vaila Sound at the inter club regatta. |
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00:01:23 | Close up of white boat with two men onboard. |
00:01:28 | Long shots of boats. |
00:01:49 | Small motor boat passing with three men onboard. |
00:01:53 | Long shots of boats. |
00:02:00 | Long shot of motor boat with five people onboard, possibly pulling a small boat with two onboard. |
00:02:07 | Footage blooms and is then overexposed. |
00:02:29 | Close up of white boat with two men onboard. |
00:02:31 | Close up of a white boat passing another. The three men onboard lean out as they guide the boat. |
00:02:38 | Long shots of boats. |
00:02:44 | Close up of red boat with three men onboard. |
00:02:47 | Close ups of wooden boat with three men onboard. The sea looks rough. |
00:02:59 | Close up of green boat with three men onboard. In the distance a large industrial boat (fishing?) can be seen. |
00:03:06 | Close up of red boat with three men onboard. They lean out as they steer. |
00:03:14 | Long shots of boats. |
00:03:23 | Close up of green boat with three men onboard. Large industrial boat in background. |
00:03:31 | Close up of white boat with three men onboard. The lean out as they steer. Various boats in background, including large fishing boat. |
00:03:45 | Long shots of boats. |
00:03:58 | Close up of white boat with three men onboard. They lean back and forth as they whip past. |
00:04:04 | Long shots of boats with large industrial boat in background. Moving to close up of green boat with three men onboard. |
00:04:22 | Close up of white boat with three men onboard. |
00:04:28 | Close up of wooden boat with two men onboard. Another crosses the frame. |
00:04:36 | Long shot of boat with smaller boats anchored behind. |