On Wednesday the fleet races up the Sound of Mull to Tobermory. Thursday sees the fleet racing off Tobermory an around the northern end of the Sound of Mull, Friday sees the final race back down the Sound of Mull to Oban for the final night's celebrations, which will this year take place at Dunstaffnage Marina. The event sees yachts passing over 100 miles of coastline, but no doubt actually covering many times that distance whilst racing. Dates West Highland Yachting Week will be held from 28 July to 4 August 2017 when it celebrates its 70th anniversary. References West Highland Yachting Week website 1882 establishments in Scotland Oban Recurring events established in 1882 Sailing competitions in the United Kingdom Sailing in Scotland Sport in Argyll and Bute Yachting races Annual events in Scotland Annual sporting events in the United Kingdom