Oban Bay Hotel is rallying the local community to volunteer in a beach clean-up in anticipation of the prestigious Clipper Round the World Yacht Race which is arriving in town on 10 July. The goal is to ensure Oban’s coastline appears its absolute best for the influx of global spectators, while simultaneously raising crucial funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
The hotel, which is part of the Crerar Hotels, is calling on locals, families and businesses to offer their time and support its eco efforts on the 5 July. In addition to the beach clean, the initiative will also serve as a fundraising drive for RNLI, a charity close to the hearts of the Oban community.
To thank the community for their dedication, and celebrate the arrival of the yacht race, Oban Bay Hotel will be hosting two events. The hotel will host a welcome BBQ on 10 July as the Clipper race participants and spectators arrive, followed by a farewell BBQ on the 19 July to send everyone off in a Scottish hospitality style. Locals and visitors are welcome to attend each of the events to enjoy the front-row atmosphere, food, and celebrate Oban’s coastal community together.
Marc Gardner, General Manager at Oban Bay Hotel, said, “Our community beach clean-up is a fantastic opportunity for us and the locals to protect the surrounding environment, while raising vital funds for the volunteers at RNLI who keep our waters safe. We are asking anyone who is available 5 July to join us in cleaning up our shores from 11:30am.”
To support the cause, a dedicated JustGiving page has been created. Locals and supporters from afar can find out more about the beach clean-up, sign up to volunteer, or donate directly to the RNLI by clicking here.
