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:
*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...
*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!...
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....
*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...
*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...
*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!...
*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...
*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...
*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...
*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...
*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...