The Tall Ships Races 2019: 9 Magical Moments

Our Top 9 Moments from the Tall Ships Races 2019: Starring famous spectacles such as ferris wheels, Crew Parades, amazing arrivals and more…

We had some amazing and magical moments throughout the 33 days of sailing and celebrations that will last a lifetime. We enjoyed grand arrivals, Tall Ships and Small Ships, beautiful city sights and fantastic Crew Parties across Denmark and Norway. With over 6,000 participants and over 1.9 million visitors in port, we can’t wait to return to the North Sea in 2022.

We collected our top 9 favourite moments and you can check them out in the gallery below!

1) Aarhus' Ferris Wheel: The Tall Ships Races are an amazing spectacle in every port they visit, but sometimes they like to enjoy a little company. Aarhus duly obliged this year and installed a mighty 50m high ferris wheel especially for the visit. What a way to see the fleet!
2) Tall Ships & Small Ships: We might call them the Tall Ships Races, but you’ll find ships of all shapes and sizes taking part. This snap of Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway) and Christiana (Norway) who both finished first in their classes was the perfect example of the range of ships you can sail on.
3) Supported Bursaries: Every year the Tall Ships Races provide an opportunity for local residents to take part with our Host Port Trainee programme. This was especially the case this year as our Host Ports funded over 500 voyages for trainees. For those who aren't local to a Host Port, there is also our Oman Bursary Scheme!
4) Cuauhtemoc's Amazing Arrivals: Wherever the majestic Mexican Tall Ship goes, the entertainment isn’t far behind. Cuauhtemoc’s arrivals into ports are famous around the world and she didn’t disappoint excited crowds as she sailed into Aalborg.
5) The Friendship Trophy: One of the most coveted prizes of the Tall Ships Races is the Friendship Trophy, which recognises the ship that contributes the most to promoting international friendship and understanding. This year’s winners was Shabab Oman II (Oman) and her amazing crew!
6) Crew Parades: There's nothing like experiencing a Tall Ships Races Crew Parade and the fun we had in Fredrikstad was no exception. With a sun drenched backdrop, thousands of trainees and crew members took part in a kaleidoscopic celebration through the Norwegian city.
7) Keith's Crew: We were privileged to be able to support 16 young people from around the world take part in Race One with our Keith's Crew bursary. The bursary was set up in memory of Keith Robinson, a long time friend of the Tall Ships Races.
9) Parade of Sail: There's nothing quite like witnessing a Tall Ships Parade of Sail in the flesh after a four day visit to a Host Port. The parade acts as the perfect way for the whole fleet to thank a city for their hospitality and Bergen saw thousands of spectators come out to wave the ships off!

Make Your Own Magical Moments At the tall ships races 2022

Have our favourite memories got you thinking about a Tall Ships experience of your own? The Tall Ships Races returns in 2022 after two years, and is an experience like no other, and you could be a part of the amazing adventure. There’s no experience necessary and you can take part in any leg as a full member of crew!

The Tall Ships Races 2022 will take place from 7 July-7 August, and we will visit Esbjerg, Harlingen, Antwerp and Aalborg. The race series is a truly life changing experience for those taking part, giving you the perfect opportunity to make you own magical moments.

Find out more about our upcoming Tall Ships Races 2022, the Host Ports we will be visiting and all the ships taking part over on our main events page.

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