The Tall Ships Races 2026

Craving adventure? Dreaming of real competition? Set sail in the Tall Ships Races!

Each summer, a fleet of international Tall Ships race each other from port to port. Every year the route changes, and in 2026 the North Sea is their arena! From Denmark to the Netherlands, then further south to Belgium before crossing all the way to Norway and finishing back in Denmark – what an adventure!

But it’s not just about sailing. Every host port welcomes the crews with exciting events, fun activities, and an unforgettable festival atmosphere.

Are you 15-25 years old and ready for a hands-on outdoor adventure? Looking for teamwork, self-discovery, and the chance to make friends from all over the world? This is your moment.

No sailing experience? No problem. The professional crew will teach you everything you need to know once on board.

Important: You need to be at least 15 years old on the day the journey starts. This is the rule of the event and exceptions are not possible.


Tall Ship Gulden Leeuw

Country: Netherlands
Length: 70 m
Number of trainees: 50
Languages on board: English
Ages: 15-25
You will sleep in a bunk in a common area (divided into a male and female section).
Available diets: regular (meat), vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-intolerant, (some) allergies.

Your journey

Race 2 and Race 3
Aantwerp - Stavanger - Aalborg
Embarkation: 13 July Antwerp 17:00 hour
Disembarkation: 1 August Aalborg 9:00-10:00 hour (or earlier if you need to travel early)
In Stavanger and Aalborg you will join crew activities (Crew Parade, Crew Party, games, concerts and competitions) with trainees of Gulden Leeuw and other vessels.

Book your place!

Funding

Prices exclude transfers to and from the port, and travel insurance. We can provide you travel suggestions for reaching to the ports, and a contact to our travel counselor if you would like them to book your travel for you.

Apply for the Oman Bursary and lower your journey cost by EUR 575! Contact janine@windseeker.org for more information and help with applying.

See you on board soon!


Contact

If you have any questions about this experience, contact the person below.

Proteus Social Innovation and Development (Civil Non-Profit Company)

Contact Person: Capt. Dimitrios Kokkinis

Phone: +30 22820 22947 / +30 6946600272

Email: info@proteusinnovation.com