Bob Clunas was invited to sail on the The Swan, from Lerwick, Shetland to Ålesund, Norway. 4 -10th August, seven days sailing and 340 nautical miles. Bob will be going back in September to sail her from the Lofotens back to Shetland . Wish him 'fair winds and rolling home'.

 

August 6, 2018:  Dunbar’s lifeboat crew rescued a German yacht owner whose engine failed early-morning. The yacht Optimist B became stranded without power or wind a mile north of Torness Power Station. The all weather lifeboat (ALB) was launched from its mooring at Torness at 7.07am and within a few minutes had reached the yacht.

The 74-year-old skipper of the 40ft yacht had been sailing single-handedly from Dusseldorf around the UK since May and was on passage to Port Edgar on the Firth of Forth when he suffered technical difficulties. After assessing the situation, the lifeboat crew set up a tow to Dunbar Harbour for repairs.

 

The Nevis Ensemble, August 8.

For those who remember the Ricciotti Ensemble’s performance last year, we had great news! The Nevis Ensemble is a Scottish incarnation! Some of the musicians, including the tenor Jamie Munn, have formed their own Scottish version and returned to Dunbar! Great performance. A full house and maybe coming next year, too? In 2019, they wish to play their instruments in the Rowing Club's skiffs whilst floating in the harbour.

August 2nd:  Áine Hay Dance Academy

Everyone was welcome to the Dunbar Battery for an afternoon of Irish Dancing. The children were astonishing and later some parents were invited to ‘have a go’. This was a fundraiser to assist with costs of sending some dancers to the World Championships in Holland next year.

The Academy offers complete beginners the opportunity to learn the basic movements involved in the unique form of dance that is Irish Dancing. Alongside the steps these early classes will help children develop their timing, co-ordination and rhythm. Irish dancing helps improve fitness and gives a new skill and having fun.  See FB Friends of Áine Hay Academy of Irish Dance

Atlantica: Swedish, 30 crew, departed Dundee on 8th August, arrived off Dunbar that evening having diverted from her original destination of Eyemouth, entered Victoria Harbour at 11am on 9th Aug. to take on fuel.

Atlantica was built in Skagen, Denmark, 1981 as a sail training vessel. Since 1982 Atlantica has been sailing with teenage and adult trainees during summer months, and with schools and companies during Spring and Autumn.

The trainees work together with the ships' officers to manage the ship in everything from sailing, maintenance to cooking. Atlantica is a “happy ship” and the young officers will do everything in their power to make the sailing a fantastic experience.

Earth and rubble has been moved from above the Maggie-area, taken over the bridge and disposed off near the breakwater.

Also the DHT are looking to make improvements to the area behind the Fisherman's Stores to create better access and new workshops and garage area for the forklift, as well as reinstating the seating-area below the Castle. Plans are being developed for Planning and funding applications with the project hopefully on site early in the new year.

 

Cheery Churros set up on Aug 14th, next to Big Blue and The Fizz Bar.

Yum, yum.

 

  

 

August 30th: Chiara, an Italian Scottish singer-songwriter living in Glasgow, saw the Dunbar Battery when in town visiting a friend and liked the space so much, she had to play there. Wow! The power of the Battery (pun intended!) Chiara has a UK wide tour in the Autumn: www.chiaraberardelli.com

 

‘Jenny Le’ a new arrival in the harbour, just been craned in; apparently a pleasure vessel being refitted by a person from east Linton. Some work to do!

 

 

 

Pix in the Stix: As the summer draws to a close and the nights get darker, what better way to celebrate a successful summer of events than an outdoor cinema showing at the Dunbar Battery. Bring picnic blankets, popcorn and thermos as we welcome Pix in The Stix and their viewing of 'The Greatest Showman' on evening of 22nd September.  

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Alex Cornish Gig,  September 6, 2018 at 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. More live music at the Dunbar Battery as we welcome Alex Cornish.

Alex is a local, highly accomplished recording artist and we’re delighted he has agreed to play Until the Traffic Stops: “A beautifully orchestrated album of rich, dark, ethereal singer-songwriting that evokes the 21st century soundscapes of Radiohead” – The Telegraph.

Free show – donations welcome.

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