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What people say about their experience on The Tall Ships Races
Chloe (15-17yrs)
Excelsior

"We saw dolphins!!! It was the first encounter I’d had with them, and It was really really magical. "

Jagoda (15-17yrs)
Fryderyk Chopin

"Competitive sailing on a tall ship doesn’t come close to sailing on a normal sailboats. The amount of ropes, sails and thinks that matter is stunning."

James (18-21yrs)
James Cook

"Throw yourself unreserved into your voyage and make the most of it, take every opportunity that presents itself. "

Eddie (15-17yrs)
TS Royalist

"Being part of a crew where everyone supported each other, no matter their background or experience, really opened my eyes to the power of teamwork & friendship."

Jakub (18-21yrs)
Kapitan Borchardt

"Sailing under the stars, with no land in sight, was beautiful. Also, the people were nice and open to new experiences."

Aleks (15-17yrs)
Fryderyk Chopin

"The sense of teamwork and shared purpose on board the STS Fryderyk Chopin was incredibly grounding."

Wojciech (18-21yrs)
Fryderyk Chopin

"It taught me that true progress comes from cooperation, not individual effort. This lesson will stay with me far beyond the ship."

Finlay (15-17yrs)
Valborg

"If you’re thinking about taking part in TSR, I’d say don’t hesitate - just go for it. This experience will challenge you in ways you didn’t expect!"

Lena (15-17yrs)
Kapitan Glowacki

"It was truly amazing, feeling so connected to yourself and others, I lived like nothing else mattered."

Ninon (18-21yrs)
Eendracht

"Going sailing is the best remedy against this overly fast-paced life system, it is taking the time to breathe."

Nikolay Kulagin
Mir 

"It was a pleasure and good experience to cooperate with Sail Training International and I want to thank you for all positive moments and your cooperation."

Gareth Parker
Campaign Director, Rona II

"The Regatta was in many respects our most successful campaign yet; highest percentage of women participating, best financial situation and great feedback."

Halifax
Nova Scotia, Canada

"Each person is professional, knowledgeable and fun. We can always use more time with them; they are rich with information and ideas."

Ivo Ivanos
Spaniel

"The Regatta was a lifetime experience for team Spaniel; only the second time in history that our boat has crossed the Atlantic. Thanks for all your assistance."

Carol Shannon
CEO, Sail Leeuwin

"Most useful at the conference was networking - as a very isolated operator, it is so interesting to be able to discuss a such a wide range of issues."

Sintija
Sail Training Association Latvia

"It was a great pleasure to be at the conference and share my experiences and discuss the challenges, opportunities and solutions with many like-minded people."

William Sabatini
US Brig Niagara

"Keep doing what you do. It inspires me to get my country to catch up to what is happening in Europe."

Seamus Mcloughlin
Chairman, Board of Sail Training Ireland

"I find the conference to be very helpful in meeting and interacting with people from different NSTO's, vessel operators and the Youth Council. "

Kirsten Bisgaard Kirchner
Event Coordinator, Esbjerg

"Sail Training International are always nice, friendly and professional."

Jens Middendorf
Alexander von Humboldt II

"It is always a privilege to work with the professional team of Sail Training International."

Matthew Meilstrup
USCG Eagle

"Races and Regattas give our trainees the chance to compete with people from all over the world, showcases the ship and raises awareness for the Coast Guard."

Franz Bittrich
Commanding Officer, BAP Union

"A Tall Ships Race or Regatta gives our cadets the opportunity to compete and feel the adrenalin; to be permanently ready to push themselves to their limits."

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