2014 Tall Ships Races: open for entries
It might be 14 months away, but plans are well advanced for The Tall Ships Races 2014 – and given the massive interest in this year’ races you should put it in the diary now.
Ports, times and races
| Harlingen, The Netherlands | Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 July |
| Race 1 | |
| Fredrikstad, Norway | Saturday 12 – Tuesday 15 July |
| Cruise-in-Company | |
| Bergen, Norway | Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 July |
| Race 2 | |
| Esbjerg, Denmark | Saturday 2 to Tuesday 5 August |
The Races start with a grand port event in Harlingen, The Netherlands. This will be the first Tall Ships event in Harlingen and the most impressive event of the year in the northern region of The Netherlands. Harlingen is one of the oldest seaports in The Netherlands and the Whadden Sea is on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its large marine nature reserve. It is a Tall Ships friendly port and at the forefront of all their activities will be the organisation of activities for young people.
From Harlingen the vessels will race to Fredrikstad, Norway, a host port in 2005. The Tall Ship Races in Fredrikstad co-insides with the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of Norway’ Constitution and independence. The port therefore promises a social and cultural programme to give every crew member and visitor the ‘experience of a lifetime’.The port is at the centre of the city, which is rich in culture and has hundreds of years of maritime traditions.
From Fredrikstad vessels and crew can leave race conditions aside and enjoy a Cruise-in-Company to Bergen, Norway – a Tall Ships host port for the fourth time. This will be the biggest and most attractive event in the western part of Norway, with an estimated 500,000 visitors over four days. Bergen is one of the world’ most beautiful natural harbours and promises the experience of a lifetime for the crews.
The final leg is a race from Bergen to Esbjerg, Denmark where a maritime celebration, enthusiastic crowd and great atmosphere are promising to greet the fleet. The port anticipates this to be the event of the year – if not the decade, with the whole community becoming involved – from sports clubs, to shops, restaurants and local businesses.
Early estimates suggest up to 100 Tall Ships will be taking part in The Tall Ships Races 2014, carrying thousands of young people aged 15 to 25 years old (the trainees). They will be making the journey of their lives and learning how to sail as part of a team and challenge themselves.
The vessel entry form is now open for entries.
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