After four activity and fun packed days in Mariehamn it is time to go back to sea and the fleet spent the morning preparing to undock, parade out of port and proceed towards the start area for Race Three of this Tall Ships Races series, to Szczecin in Poland.
This afternoon the marina, port and all open spaces along the water’s edge, as well as on various islands dotted around the archipelago, were filled with people enjoying themselves while watching the ships depart in a procession that lasted some two hours or more. Many memories made and hopefully children inspired to sail on the ships themselves when they get older.
For safety and weather reasons, the race start is now a virtual start 25 miles east of Sandhamn (Sweden) at coordinates provided to the Captains and the virtual start line will be open from 03.00 UTC (06.00 local time) on Sunday with ships having two hours to cross the line.
Make sure you follow the fleet on YB to see who is faring best in the conditions and also follow the ‘race within a race’ as two sister ships, Pogoria and Iskra Orp compete for line honours.
About The Tall Ships Races 2024
The Tall Ships Races 2024 began on Thursday 27 June and continues through until Monday 5 August, with three exhilarating races and two scenic Cruise-in-Company legs. With Host Ports from five countries – Lithuania, Finland, Estonia, the Åland Islands and Poland – The Tall Ships Races 2024 will take in all the Baltic region has to offer.
The event takes the majestic Tall Ships fleet back to the Baltic Sea for the first time since 2017. During our last visit, over four million visitors came to see the Tall Ships, and we’re sure that 2024 will be just as spectacular.