Sailing regattas have always been popular social events in Shetland. This 1972 event was held in Vaila Sound, near Walls on the West Mainland; and contains good sailing shots filmed from a boat.
Film-maker: Bertie Mowat
Donated by Erik Erasmuson.
| 00:00:00 | Various close ups of boats leaving Walls Marina, sailing out into Vaila Sound. The buildings and houses of Walls can be seen behind. |
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| 00:01:18 | Close up of white boat with three men onboard - following as it sails away from camera. |
| 00:01:23 | Close up of man in yellow inflatable dinghy - moving away from camera. |
| 00:01:30 | Various shots of boats sailing in Vaila Sound. |
| 00:02:20 | Close up of white boat with three men onboard. |
| 00:02:29 | Close up of green boat with three men onboard, panning across to orange boat near marina. Good views of buildings and vehicles on the shore behind. |
| 00:02:35 | Close up of wooden boat with three men onboard - sailing towards and past camera. |
| 00:02:49 | Close ups of orange boat with three men onboard. |
| 00:03:02 | Various shots of boats sailing in sound. |
