Oban Marina's Open Day: Sun Shines and Hundreds Come to the Event Celebrating Oban's First Festival of the Sea

Nearly 600 people enjoyed a memorable Bank Holiday Monday at Oban Marina on the Isle of Kerrera yesterday (Monday 31 May) celebrating the final event in the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) ‘Festival of the Sea’ 10-day programme.

Glorious sunshine and perfect conditions kicked off the day and the first crossing of visitors on the complimentary ferry from Oban’s North Pier, were greeted to a perfect view of Waverley, the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer slipping its dock alongside them as they headed to Kerrera.

As well as local residents and visitors, the event attracted yachts and boat owners taking advantage of the extra dock space just laid by Oban Marina, which is now a 145 berth marina facility. Several international yacht owners also arrived for the long weekend and enjoyed the Open Day celebrating the local marine environment.

Sue Deacon, Marina Manager was: ”Thrilled with the turnout of visitors to the event. The weather really helped and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The marina is really busy this season but with this new event, everyone certainly made the most of the things we had on offer during the day. We are very grateful to all those who took the trouble to come along and help make SAMS first Festival of the Sea such a resounding success.”

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