The Tall Ships Races 2024 Race Two begins
After a packed four days in Tallinn, it was a busy morning around the port with gangways being taken in and fond farewells being said to Liaison Officers, who will have become close to their adopted ship during its stay in Tallinn.
First on the agenda was the Parade of Sail, the traditional way to thank the host port for it’s wonderful hospitality. The fleet were joined by a local regatta, and the resulting flotilla was quite spectacular.
Having completed the Parade the ships made their way out to the Race Start, with a chance to give some training en route to the new trainees, many of whom boarded only yesterday.
With a tug marking each end of the half mile starting line, the Race Committee, based on the Port end of the line, counted down to the race start, with clearly defined windows for Class A, Class B and then Class C/D.
A light but steady breeze took most of the fleet across the line, dropping shortly afterwards. The sky, which had been heavy and overcast for most of the day, began to lighten up and the sun eventually broke through.
First across the line in Class A was Pogoria (Poland)
First across the line in Class B was Johann Smidt (Germany)
First across the line in Class C/D was Vahine (Finland)
Yesterday ahead of the race, Race Director Magda Makowska told us what sort of conditions to expect on the voyage to Turku.
You can follow the fleet as they head towards the first and only waypoint on the course and then onto Turku here.
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.
