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.
Choose Race 2 from Antwerp to Stavanger or Race 3 from Stavanger to Aalborg. You can even join both, whether on the same ship, or on two different ones!
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 Wylde Swan
Home country: Netherlands
Length: 62 m
Number of trainees: 34
Languages on board: English
Ages: 15-25 years
You will sleep in a bunk or hammock in a common area.
Available diets: regular (meat), vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-intolerant, (some) allergies.
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.
The Journeys
Wylde Swan Race 2: Antwerp – Stavanger
Embarkation: 13 July Antwerp 17:00 hour
Disembarkation: 24 July Stavanger 9:00-10:00 hour (or earlier if you need to travel early)
Board price: € 1,045
In Stavanger you will join crew activities (Crew Parade, Crew Party, games, concerts and competitions) with trainees of Wylde Swan and other vessels.
Gulden Leeuw Race 2: Antwerp – Stavanger
Embarkation: 13 July Antwerp 17:00 hour
Disembarkation: 24 July Stavanger 9:00-10:00 hour (or earlier if you need to travel early)
Boardprice: € 1,045
In Stavanger you will join crew activities (Crew Parade, Crew Party, games, concerts and competitions) with trainees of Gulden Leeuw and other vessels.
Wylde Swan Race 3: Stavanger - Aalborg
Embarkation: 24 July Stavanger 17:00 hour
Disembarkation: 1 August Aalborg 9:00-10:00 hour (or earlier if you need to travel early)
Boardprice: € 980
In Aalborg you will join crew activities (Crew Parade, Crew Party, games, concerts and competitions) with trainees of Wylde Swan and other vessels.
Gulden Leeuw Race 3: Stavanger - Aalborg
Embarkation: 24 July Stavanger 17:00 hour
Disembarkation: 1 August Aalborg 9:00-10:00 hour (or earlier if you need to travel early)
Boardprice: € 980
In Aalborg you will join crew activities (Crew Parade, Crew Party, games, concerts and competitions) with trainees of Gulden Leeuw and other vessels.
Prices and 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.
No budget? No worries! The Windseeker Dinghy Fundraising program will help you get on board.
Raise money for your journey, make new friends, discover new things about yourself and gain cool life skills, all with the support of an experienced coach. Let us know (at booking) if you’d like to take part in this online program. Regardless of your financial reasons, Dinghy is a fun and useful experience. So, get going and join Dinghy!
For questions about Dinghy, contact Feera at: dinghy@windseeker.org
For questions about the voyages, email: info@windseeker.org
See you on board soon!