The Tall Ships Races 2022

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In July 2022 the Tall Ships will come back to Denmark, Netherlands and Belgium. The events will start in Danish Esbjerg. From there the ships will race 180 nautical miles to Harlingen in the north of Netherlands. After a 3-day festival the fleet will continue on the more relaxed Cruise in Company to Belgian Antwerp before embarking on a 10-day race back to Denmark where the crew will join the final celebrations in Aalborg.

The dates of the 2022 Tall Ships Races and events are:

Esbjerg: 7-10 July

Race 1: 9-16 July

Harlingen: 14-17 July

Cruise in Company: 16-24 July

Antwerp: 22-25 July

Race 2: 24 July - 6 August

Aalborg: 4-7 August

About the Races

There are 4 classes of vessels which race against each other. At least 50% of the trainees on board have to be aged 15-25. Aside from the sailing trophies there are a number of different awards each year, for example: the most international crew, the best port entrance or the most entertaining in the Crew Parade.

Aside from sailing and racing, the port events are an equally big part of Tall Ships Races. After an exciting time on the sea, the trainees usually spend the last two days of their journey in ports, enjoying activities such as: Crew Parade, Crew Party, friendly competitions, concerts and spectacular fireworks.

TSR: The History

The first ever Tall Ships race took place in 1956 in order to promote international friendships and Sail Training. 20 ships raced from Great Britain to Portugal, among them Christian Radich, Maybe and Sorlandet.

Initially designed to be a one-time event, the first race gathered a lot of interest and soon the Sail Training Association was founded to organise the next races, which they do to this day (now as Sail Training International - STI).

Last places available - book your place on board one of the following Ships:

Saeftinghe

Klaipeda (LT) - Helsinki (FI)

29 Jun 2024 - 06 Jul 2024
*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 1. Join the beautiful Saeftinghe for the first leg of the 2024 Tall Ships Races! Step on...
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Valborg

Klaipeda (LT) - Helsinki (FI)

29 Jun 2024 - 06 Jul 2024
The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 1. Join the traditional Finnish tall ship Valborg for the first race of this year's Tall Ships Races. Set sail...
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Johann Smidt

Klaipeda (LT) - Tallinn (EE)

29 Jun 2024 - 13 Jul 2024
The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 1 + Cruise in Company 1 combination voyage. Can't choose between the race and cruise in company? Now you don't...
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Constantia

Klaipeda (LT) - Helsinki (FI)

29 Jun 2024 - 06 Jul 2024
*Last place available.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 1. Sail from Klaipeda to Helsinki in an exciting race on board Constantia. Join an international crew...
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Saeftinghe

Helsinki (FI) - Tallinn (EE)

06 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024
*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 1. This stunning Journey will take you from Helsinki, across the Gulf of Finland to...
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Valborg

Helsinki (FI) - Tallinn (EE)

06 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024
*Last 3 places available.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 1. Cross the Gulf of Finland and explore remote places along the way. The...
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Pascual Flores

Helsinki (FI) - Tallinn (EE)

06 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024
The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 1. Join the Spanish Tall Ship Pascual Flores for the second leg of this year's Tall Ships Races!...
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Saeftinghe

Tallinn (EE) - Turku (FI)

13 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024
*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 2. Join Race 2 on Saeftinghe and compete for the first place in class C! Step on...
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Valborg

Tallinn (EE) - Turku (FI)

13 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024
*Last place available.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 2. All hands on deck! Step on board the Valborg in the Estonian capital for an exciting...
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Saeftinghe

Turku (FI) - Mariehamn (AX)

20 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024
*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 2. The second Cruise in Company of this year's Races will bring you to the...
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Valborg

Turku (FI) - Mariehamn (AX)

20 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 2. Sail on a traditional Finnish ship and discover the beauty of the Aland Islands....
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Excelsior

Turku (FI) - Mariehamn (AX)

20 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024
The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 2. Step on board the Excelsior in Turku, Finland, and set course for a voyage of discovery and...
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Johann Smidt

Turku (FI) - Szczecin (PL)

20 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024
*1 place left.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 2 + Race 3 combination voyage. Sail Johann Smidt in not one, but two legs...
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Pascual Flores

Turku (FI) - Mariehamn (AX)

20 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024
The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 2. This beautiful journey will take you on a voyage of exploration and fun. The Spanish Tall Ship...
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Saeftinghe

Mariehamn (AX) - Szczecin (PL)

26 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024
*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 3. Ready for some serious racing? Join Saeftinghe for the last race of this year's Tall Ships...
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Excelsior

Mariehamn (AX) - Szczecin (PL)

26 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024
*Last 2 places available.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 3. Join the Excelsior in the beautiful Aland Islands for the last - and longest -...
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Pascual Flores

Mariehamn (AX) - Szczecin (PL)

26 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024
The Tall Ships Races 2024: Race 3. Join the last leg of the Tall Ships Races and participate in a spectacular adventure! Get on board Pascual...
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