July 06. – 11.

Tall Ships Races is a sailing regatta featuring ships from all over the world. It takes place in various locations, and in 2025, it all begins in Le Havre, France. The first regatta goes to Dunkirk, followed by the next regatta to Aberdeen in Scotland. From here, the first leg will be a race, the rest of te leg is Cruise-in-Company all the way to Kristiansand. Cruise-in-Company is a non-competitive sailing stage, which allows for a stop along the way and provides a more leisurely experience. The final regatta runs from Kristiansand to Esbjerg. Each voyage varies in length and duration..

Regattas are thrilling, and we must have full focus on handling the sails. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have sailing experience, as all training is provided on board by our regular crew. Making new friends and challenging yourself with amazing new experiences is just as important as the actual sailing! The regatta rules mean that half of the crew must be between 15 and 25 years old. You check in the day before departure and stay on board the day after we dock, which allows you to truly experience the atmosphere among the ships and the crowds at the harbour.

 

CHECK IN/

DEPARTURE Le Havre

06. 07. 2025 15:00

07. 07. 2025

ARRIVAL Dunkirk

10. 07. 2025

You stay on board until the next morning, check-out: 09:00

INCLUDED
Meals

YOUTH 15 – 25 YEARS  nok 7700

Remember to bring your passport! Things to bring

You must bring hardwearing, warm clothes that are water- and windproof, and good shoes. Even if you sail in summer, it can be cold at sea, especially on night watch.

 

 Other items:

  • Passport, this also applies to Norwegians sailing between Norwegian ports
  • Sleeping bag, not too warm
  • Cap
  • Gloves
  • Toiletries
  • Suntan lotion
  • Sunglasses
  • Shoes with rubber soles, or rubber boots
  • Towel
  • Personal medicines
  • Mobil phone charger
  • Small backpack for going ashore
  • Pack your belongings in a soft bag without wheels. (it must be stored in your locker, which only takes 120 liters).
  • Bring a small padlock to lock your locker with, or buy one on board.

 

The on board shop

Our shop carries snacks, chocolate, soft drinks, toiletries and souvenirs.

 

Mobile phones and power

There is no mobile phone coverage when we are in open sea. If you require contact with people ashore, the ship and the office will assist you. The power supply onboard is 220V AC.

 

Washing clothes

Normally, it’s not possible to wash your clothes on board. However, if your voyage

is longer than one week, you may contact the sergeant about using the ships washing machine.

 

Luggage

The ship has limited space for luggage. Your luggage allowance is a bag of 120 litres.

 

Seasickness and drugs

Remember to notify the sergeant and watch leader on board if you use seasick medication or seasick bandage. When using seasickness medication you are not allowed to enter the rig within a certain time after use, 6 hours after the last pill taken and 12 hours after the seasick bandage is removed. When at sea/sailing the ship is “dry,” i.e. totally alcohol restricted.

The best way to travel will be by air to Paris. From here you can take the train to both cities, it takes ca three hours, a little less to Dunkirk

Le Havre, read more

Dunkirk, read more

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