Le Havre Celebrates with the Crew Parade and Prizes On Day Two
The second day of celebrations in Le Havre saw thousands of spectators line the streets to see the spectacle of the customary Crew Parade before the first Prize Giving Ceremony of the series.
The atmosphere today here in Le Havre was electric, as thousands of visitors lined the docks to enjoy the crew parade circle around the Bassin Paul Vatine, as they made their way towards the main stage on day two of The Tall Ships Races.
Shabab Oman II provided the perfect backdrop as the crews gathered for the first prize giving ceremony of the race series, soaking up the atmosphere as they cheered, danced and sang in celebration.
The most beautiful ship in port (Capitan Miranda - Uruguay)
And the winners were…
The most beautiful ship in port
Capitan Miranda (Uruguay)
The youngest crew in the fleet
Pascual Flores (Spain)
The most elegant crew in the Class A crew parade
Shabab Oman II (Sultanate of Oman)
The most engaged crew in the Class b/c/d crew parade
Milpat (France)
Tug of war
Fryderyk Chopin (Poland)
First vessel in port
Corsaro II (Italy)
Oldest vessel in the fleet
Belem (France) 1896
Vessel furthest from home
Capitan Miranda (Uruguay)
Youngest captain
Jakub Grubba, 24 years, Belfer (Poland)
Most International crew
Christian Radich (7 different nationalities)
Best in crew parade
Royalist (United Kingdom)
About The Tall Ships Races 2025
The event, which started on Friday 4 July will continue through until Saturday 9 August, with four races and a scenic Cruise-in-Company. With Host Ports from four countries – France, UK, Norway and Denmark – The Tall Ships Races 2025 will take in all the English Channel and North Sea region has to offer.
