The Tall Ships Races 2017: Open for entries

Vessels are invited to take advantage of our early bird discount and send their entries in now for The Tall Ships Races 2017. The reduced entry fee is valid until 1 September 2016 and there are lots of advantages to entering early. As well as saving money, vessels will benefit from appearing on www.sailonboard.com if you are looking for trainees. Just complete the entry form here.

Fancy taking part in this iconic event? 

It doesn’t matter who you are – if you are over 15 years old, you, your employees, children, grandchildren or college mates all have the opportunity to sail on board the Tall Ships in this exciting five port event and be part of The Tall Ships Races’ prestigious history. Trainee crew looking for vessels taking part should visit www.sailonboard.com to find out more.

The five ports hosting the Tall Ships Races 2017, taking place across the Baltic Sea are:

äó¢ Halmstad, Sweden Friday 30 June – Monday 3 July

Race 1

äó¢ Kotka, Finland Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 July

Cruise-in-company

äó¢ Turku, Finland Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 July 

Race 2

äó¢ Klaipeda, Lithuania Saturday 29 July – Tuesday 1 August

Race 3

äó¢ Szczecin, Poland Saturday 5 August – Tuesday 8 August

Between them they have experience of eleven Tall Ships Races and Regattas and are eager to welcome the international fleet. 

Knut Western, Chairman of Tall Ships Races (Europe) said, “ll of our selected host ports for 2017 have previously hosted Tall Ships Races and Regattas; so they have already earned an excellent reputation for delivering our events.

äóìOver previous years they have all demonstrated their ability to look after sail training Tall Ships and put the development and education of young people, through the adventure of being at sea, at the heart of their bids.äó

Halmstad, Sweden

The municipality and city of Halmstad last welcomed The Tall Ships Races in 2011 and is the starting port for 2017.

This coastal city is located in the middle of Scandinavia’ most expansive region. It offers a variety of arts and entertainment, a charming town centre and a strong history of arranging successful events. The theme for the 2017 event will be Youth Culture and Integration and Halmstad Municipality will work with STA Sweden to develop opportunities for young people to sail aboard Swedish sailing ships. 

Fredrik Geijer, Chief Executive Officer said, äóìThe full city of Halmstad will be lined up to welcome the magnificent