It will be an adventure of a lifetime during which the Tall Ships will sail over 7,000 nautical miles while visiting six countries on two continents. Sail Training International is working in partnership with the City of Quebec and Le Rendez-Vous Naval de Quebec in order to take a fleet of forty Tall Ships, Small Ships and Yachts across the North Atlantic Ocean and mark the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. Expect big sailing festivals in the hosting ports, exciting races and many new friendships made during Crew Parties and other events.
Are you dreaming of a sailing adventure and looking for a unique experience? You are all invited to be a part of the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta. This transatlantic event will be a great opportunity for sail training on Tall Ships, with expected 3,000 trainees taking part! Join an Exciting Race or more relaxed Cruise in Company, a transatlantic adventure or Canadian coast exploration… The first Journeys are already on our website and more will follow.
Royal Greenwich, UK Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 April
Race 1 (Torbay, UK) Wednesday 19 April
Sines, Portugal Saturday 29 April to Monday 1 May
Race 2 Monday 1 May
Bermuda Thursday 1 June to Wednesday 5 June
Race 3 Tuesday 5 June
Boston, USA Saturday 17 to Thursday 22 June
Race 4 Thursday 22 June
Southern Gulf Guest Ports Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July
Northern Gulf Guest Ports Friday 7 July to Sunday 9 July
St Lawrence River Ports Friday 14 July to Sunday 16 July
Great Lakes Flotilla Friday 30 June to Sunday 16 July
Quebec City, Canada Tuesday 18 to Sunday 23 July
Outport Programme Saturday 29 July to Sunday 20 August
Halifax, Canada Saturday 29 July to Tuesday 1 August
Race 5 Monday 31 July
Le Havre, France Thursday 31 August to Sunday 3 September