The Tall Ships Races 2022

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In July 2022 the Tall Ships will come back to Denmark, Netherlands and Belgium. The events will start in Danish Esbjerg. From there the ships will race 180 nautical miles to Harlingen in the north of Netherlands. After a 3-day festival the fleet will continue on the more relaxed Cruise in Company to Belgian Antwerp before embarking on a 10-day race back to Denmark where the crew will join the final celebrations in Aalborg.

The dates of the 2022 Tall Ships Races and events are:

Esbjerg: 7-10 July

Race 1: 9-16 July

Harlingen: 14-17 July

Cruise in Company: 16-24 July

Antwerp: 22-25 July

Race 2: 24 July - 6 August

Aalborg: 4-7 August

About the Races

There are 4 classes of vessels which race against each other. At least 50% of the trainees on board have to be aged 15-25. Aside from the sailing trophies there are a number of different awards each year, for example: the most international crew, the best port entrance or the most entertaining in the Crew Parade.

Aside from sailing and racing, the port events are an equally big part of Tall Ships Races. After an exciting time on the sea, the trainees usually spend the last two days of their journey in ports, enjoying activities such as: Crew Parade, Crew Party, friendly competitions, concerts and spectacular fireworks.

TSR: The History

The first ever Tall Ships race took place in 1956 in order to promote international friendships and Sail Training. 20 ships raced from Great Britain to Portugal, among them Christian Radich, Maybe and Sorlandet.

Initially designed to be a one-time event, the first race gathered a lot of interest and soon the Sail Training Association was founded to organise the next races, which they do to this day (now as Sail Training International - STI).

Last places available - book your place on board one of the following Ships:

Thalassa

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Embark on an epic adventure aboard the tall ship Thalassa for the inaugural race of the 2025 Tall Ships...
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Eendracht

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the tall ship Eendracht for the kickoff of the 2025 Tall Ships Races!...
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Sorlandet

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Sail from Le Havre to Dunkirk in a short but exciting race on board the Sorlandet! This Norwegian Tall...
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Morgenster

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 1. Embrace the competition in this short but exciting first leg of the 2025 Tall Ships Races! Step on board...
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Gulden Leeuw

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Set course for an unforgettable youth adventure with this year's Tall Ships Races, starting in the...
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Christian Radich

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Join the stunning Norwegian vessel Christian Radich for a short but exciting race in the English Channel! Step on...
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Valborg

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Embark on an exhilarating voyage from Le Havre to Dunkirk aboard the Valborg, a Finnish tall ship where you'll...
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Wylde Swan

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Set off on an unforgettable adventure aboard the tall ship Wylde Swan as the 2025 Tall Ships Races begin!...
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Excelsior

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
*FULLY BOOKED - consider joining another vessel for this leg.* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Step aboard Excelsior in Le Havre and embark on...
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Trainees
Jolie Brise

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
*FULLY BOOKED - consider joining another vessel for this leg.* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Join Jolie Brise in Le Havre and step aboard...
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Thalassa

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Embark on an exhilarating high seas adventure, sailing from the north coast of France all the way to the...
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Eendracht

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Embark on an adventurous voyage from the north coast of France to the shores of Scotland aboard the Eendracht!...
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Sorlandet

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Get ready for some serious sailing: the second race of this year's Tall Ships Races will take you from...
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Morgenster

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Join the Morgenster for a North Sea sailing adventure. Step on board in Dunkirk, and leave the port in...
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Gulden Leeuw

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. From France to Scotland: join Gulden Leeuw for an exhilarating race! Find your Tall Ship among...
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Christian Radich

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. From France to Scotland, this exciting journey will take you on a North Sea adventure! Join Christian Radich in...
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Valborg

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 2. Prepare for an adventure as you embark on the second race of this year's Tall Ships Races! Sailing from...
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Wylde Swan

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Set sail on an adventurous voyage from the north coast of France to the shores of Scotland! Board the...
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Excelsior

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
*FULLY BOOKED - consider another vessel for this leg.* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Climb aboard Excelsior and experience the excitement of a thrilling...
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Esprit

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Join the Esprit for an adventurous crossing from France to Scotland! Step on board in Dunkirk...
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trainees
Thalassa

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Embark on an extraordinary journey aboard Thalassa, where the excitement of high-speed racing meets the...
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Eendracht

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Set course for an unforgettable voyage aboard Eendracht, blending the thrill of high-speed racing with...
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Sorlandet

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Join a unique adventure on Norwegian Tall Ship Sorlandet. Set sail from Aberdeen and race...
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Morgenster

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. This unique leg of the Tall Ships Races combines the best of two worlds: the...
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Gulden Leeuw

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Set sail on a wonderful North Sea adventure which combines the best...
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Christian Radich

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Join this unique journey to experience both the thrill of racing, and the relaxing cruising...
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Valborg

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Set off on an extraordinary adventure aboard the Valborg, where high-speed racing will be followed...
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Wylde Swan

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. This leg of the Tall Ships Races offers the perfect blend of excitement and relaxation....
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Excelsior

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Perfect blend of adventure and relaxation! Set sail on an unforgettable journey on board the...
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Esprit

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Can’t decide between a race or non-race journey? This time, you don’t...
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Thalassa

Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)

01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025
*Last place available!* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 4. Embark on a sailing quest from Norway to Denmark, where the grand finale of this year's...
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Eendracht

Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)

01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025
*FULLY BOOKED - consider joining another ship.* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 4. Embark on an exciting sailing journey from Norway to Denmark, leading up...
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Sorlandet

Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)

01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 4. Join the magnificent Norwegian Tall Ship Sorlandet for the last race of this year's event and sail to win!...
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Valborg

Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)

01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 4. Set sail on a journey from Norway to Denmark, leading up to the grand finale of this year’s Tall...
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Valborg

Kristiansand (NO) - Helsinki (FI)

01 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025
Combination voayge: Race 4 and delivery to Finland. Join Valborg in Kristiansand and enjoy the thrill of racing, navigating through waypoints toward the finish line. Gain...
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Excelsior

Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)

01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 4 Step aboard the Excelsior for an unforgettable journey. Board the ship and get to know your fellow crew members...
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Esprit

Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)

01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025
*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 4. Join Esprit for an exciting journey from Norway to Denmark. Say goodbye to Kristiansand with a...
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Jolie Brise

Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)

01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025
*Places at request* Join Jolie Brise in Norway for an unforgettable adventure! Step aboard, meet the crew and fellow trainees, and experience the thrill of sailing...
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