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:

Morgenster

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*Last place available!* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Step on board the Dutch brig Morgenster for an unforgettable adventure! Find the...
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Wylde Swan

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Step on board the Wylde Swan and let yourself be swept into an adventure!...
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Gulden Leeuw

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. New season, new adventure! Sail Gulden Leeuw in the Tall Ships Races and make lifelong memories....
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Eendracht

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*Last place available in a male cabin!* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Ready - set - go! Do you love adventure,...
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Saeftinghe

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Join Saeftinghe for a sailing adventure filled with racing, learning and making friends! Step on board in...
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Patricia

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*Only places for trainees younger than 26 available* Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Join Patricia for the exciting race across the North Sea! Step on...
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Roald Amundsen

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Join the German brig, named after a famous explorer Roald Amundsen, for your own great adventure!...
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Trainees
Jolie Brise

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Find Jolie Brise in Den Helder - a Dutch city with long maritime traditions, and a host...
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De Tukker

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Join De Tukker for this adventurous Journey from Den Helder in the Netherlands to Hartlepool in Britan. Step on...
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Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

02 Jul 2023 - 06 Jul 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1 - Ready - set - go. Statsraad Lehmkuhl is once again ready for the Tall Ships Races! This popular...
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Morgenster

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

08 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. From Hartlepool in Great Britain to Fredrikstad in Norway, this Journey will take you...
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Gulden Leeuw

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

08 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - join abother vessel for this leg* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. Join the Gulden Leeuw for this exciting...
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Eendracht

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

08 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - consider joining a different journey* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. The Eendracht will wait for you in the...
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Patricia

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

08 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2023
*Last 3 places available* Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. Ready, steady, go! Dust off your competitive spirit and step on board the Patricia for a...
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Roald Amundsen

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

08 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. Sail Roald Amundsen from Great Britain to Norway in the Tall Ships Races! Step on board and...
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Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

09 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. The Statsraad Lehmkuhl will wait for you in the British port city of Hartlepool, ready to welcome...
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Eendracht

Fredrikstad (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

17 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company. Join the Eendracht for the third leg of the 2023 Tall Ships Races. Sail from Norwegian...
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Patricia

Fredrikstad (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

17 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
*Last place available, only for a trainee younger than 26* Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company. Sail from Norway to the Shetland Islands in a...
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Roald Amundsen

Fredrikstad (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

17 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company. From the fjords of Norway to the picturesque Shetland Islands this journey promises some amazing...
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Morgenster

Fredrikstad (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

17 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company. If you love large sailing events but don't have much of a competitive spirit, then this journey is...
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Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Fredrikstad (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

18 Jul 2023 - 26 Jul 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company. Join the Statsraad Lehmkuhl for the third leg of the 2023 Tall Ships Races. Sail from Fredrikstad all...
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Christian Radich

Stavanger (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

22 Jul 2023 - 27 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - join another Ship for this leg* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company, part 2. Join the beautiful Norwegian Tall Ship Christian...
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Christian Radich

Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB) - Arendal (NO)

28 Jul 2023 - 04 Aug 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - join another Ship for this journey* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 3. Join Christian Radich for an exciting voyage of racing other...
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Patricia

Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB) - Arendal (NO)

28 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - join another vessel for this leg* Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 3. Get ready for an adventure! Join Patricia, a yacht that is...
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Roald Amundsen

Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB) - Arendal (NO)

28 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - check other vessels for this leg* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 3. Last chance for this summer! Join Race 3 of the...
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Morgenster

Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB) - Arendal (NO)

28 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 3. Get ready for an adventure! The last leg of this year's Tall Ships Races will take you across the...
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Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB) - Arendal (NO)

29 Jul 2023 - 03 Aug 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 3. Join the Statsraad Lehmkuhl for the fourth leg of the 2023 Tall Ships Races. Sail from Lerwick...
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