


Hartlepool first hosted the Tall Ships fleet during The Tall Ships Races 2010 and will welcome the race series for the second time in 2023. We’re delighted to return to the Dutch coastal city with its rich maritime history and cultural heritage. We look forward to bringing The Tall Ships Races 2023 to the North Sea with great excitement.”ĭen Helder will welcome The Tall Ships Races back for the first time since 2008, having also hosted the series in 1996. “We have no doubt that these Host Ports will extend a warm welcome to ships and trainees alike, showcasing our values of international friendship and understanding and the development of young people. We are thrilled to welcome old friends and new during the series and are confident these ports host the international Tall Ships fleet in spectacular fashion with their longstanding maritime legacies. “We have immense pride in our rich history with Den Helder, Hartlepool, Fredrikstad and Lerwick, and are delighted to welcome Arendal to the Tall Ships family, as we look forward to visiting these ports with The Tall Ships Races 2023. The race series will not only offer trainees a range of Sail Training experiences, it will also provide a variety of attractive options for vessel operators and provide a strong base for trainee and crew recruitment. The Race Committee will look at waypoint options to provide shorter and longer races for the fleet that will require a mixture of tactical skill and exhilarating speed to conquer. With four of the five Host Ports having already hosted the stunning Tall Ships fleet, we are excited to return to old friends and visit new frontiers for some exhilarating sailing, stunning cruises and celebrations across Northwest Europe.Īs with every edition of The Tall Ships Races, the series will offer a range of sailing experiences for trainees and crews. The Tall Ships Races 2023 will see the international fleet of Tall Ships and Small Ships return to Den Helder, Hartlepool, Fredrikstad, Lerwick and Arendal from 29 June to 6 August…
