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:

Thalassa

Aarhus (DK) - Harlingen (NL)

26 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 1. From Denmark to the Netherlands, Race 1 will bring you on a wonderful North Sea adventure! Find Thalassa moored...
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Eendracht

Aarhus (DK) - Harlingen (NL)

26 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 1. Ready for an adventure? Sail the Eendracht from Denmark to the Netherlands in a race with other international tall...
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Excelsior

Aarhus (DK) - Harlingen (NL)

26 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 1. Set sail for an adventurous journey from Denmark to the Netherlands. Join Excelsior in Aarhus and leave the port...
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Pictured: Tall Ship Wylde Swan sailing
Wylde Swan

Aarhus (DK) - Harlingen (NL)

26 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 1. Sail from Aarhus, Denmark to Harlingen, the Netherlands on an unforgettable journey across borders and seas! Step on board...
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Eendracht

Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)

05 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Cruise in Company. Explore the coasts of the Netherlands and Belgium in this stunning journey from Harlingen to Antwerp. Find the...
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Excelsior

Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)

05 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Cruise in Company. Set sail from Harlingen and discover the scenic coasts of the Netherlands and Belgium on this unforgettable voyage...
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Gulden Leeuw

Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)

05 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Cruise in Company. Join Gulden Leeuw for a scenic voyage along the Dutch coast. Step aboard in Harlingen and set off...
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Photo of a young woman steering a large Tall Ship (Wylde Swan)
Wylde Swan

Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)

05 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Cruise in Company. If you love the international energy and events of the Tall Ships Races but prefer a more relaxed...
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Thalassa

Antwerp (BE) - Stavanger (NO)

13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 2. This adventurous journey will bring you from Anterp in Belgium all the way to Norwegian port of Stavanger. With...
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Eendracht

Antwerp (BE) - Stavanger (NO)

13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 2. Board the Eendracht in Antwerp for a North Sea sailing adventure! After leaving the port in a Parade of...
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Excelsior

Antwerp (BE) - Stavanger (NO)

13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 2. Get ready for a true adventure as you sail from Antwerp, Belgium, all the way across the North Sea...
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Gulden Leeuw

Antwerp (BE) - Stavanger (NO)

13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 2. Race across the sea from Belgium to Norway aboard a tall ship! Join Gulden Leeuw in Antwerp and set...
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Wylde Swan

Antwerp (BE) - Stavanger (NO)

13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 2. Sail from Belgium to Norway on this exciting leg of the Tall Ships Races - an adventure full of...
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Thalassa

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 3. Last but not least: the final leg of this year's Tall Ships Races promises some exciting sailing! Step on...
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Eendracht

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 3. Join Eendracht for a voyage from Norway to Denmark, which combines the excitement of racing with amazing port events!...
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Excelsior

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 3. Set sail with the Excelsior for an unforgettable voyage from Stavanger, Norway to Aalborg, Denmark – a perfect blend...
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Gulden Leeuw

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 3. Set sail from Norway to Denmark on the final leg of The Tall Ships Races 2026—an unforgettable race across...
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Wylde Swan

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 3. Sail from Norway to Denmark on the thrilling final leg of The Tall Ships Races 2026! Step aboard Wylde...
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