NEW - DATES FOR TA3 AND TA4
TRANSATLANTIC SAIL TRAINING VOYAGES ANNOUNCED

TA3 SEPTEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 9
TA4 MARCH 18 - MAY 30

TALL SHIPS RACES

Each summer between 70 and 100 vessels from 20 or more countries, crewed by some 4000 young people from all over the world take part in the Tall Ships Races in European waters.

In 2008 the race fleet will gather in Liverpool before racing to Maloy in Norway. There follows a Cruise in Company along the spectacular Norwegian coastline to Bergen, where the second race to Den Helder begins. Every port en route has its own character and you can expect a Maritime Spectacle in each.






TSR1 Tall Ship Gathering and Race 1 Liverpool to Maloy

Join the ship in the historic Liverpool docks where she will be part of the four day Maritime Jubilee celebrating the port's 800 year history. You'll spend a couple of days here learning the ropes on Pelican and enjoying the festivities with crews from the rest of the fleet before heading out to sea. Take part in the Parade of Sail along the River Mersey before the excitement of the race begins.

Although you may never have sailed before you will be setting and trimming the sails under the direction of our pemanent crew, and hoping that final tweak will give you the extra bit of speed to get Pelican first across the start line.

The ships will race around the top of Scotlnd and head for the finish line near the Norwegian town of Maloy. As you learn the ropes you will be keen to get the best speed possible, then see how your efforts are rewarded when you hear the ship's position in the race on the daily radio call.

At the end of the race, sail into the small but charming town of Maloy, where again you will enjoy the festivities and meet the crews you have been racing against, before leaving the ship knowing that - possibly - you may have helped crew her to win her first ever Tall Ships Race.....


PC2 - Tall Ship Cruise in Company Maloy - Bergen

Join the ship in Maloy, a small, charming town steeped in history datingback to the Vikings, in one of the most visited areas of Norway's west coast. Spend time getting to know the ship and enjoying the sights and sounds of the fleet before setting off to take part in the Parade of Sail. Although you may not have sailed before our experienced crew will soon have you setting sails and you'll already have pride in how 'your' ship looks, as you look out and enjoy the magnificent sight of the rest of the fleet and the myriad of little spectator boats churning the water.

Then, its off to explore the stunning coastline between Maloy and Bergen. This leg is not a race, but a cruise of friendship and adventure, and with fjords stretching more than 100 miles inland and thousands of island to explore, the scenery will offer something to please everyone.



TSR2 Tall Ships Race 2 Bergen - Den Helder

Join the ship in Bergen, one of the worlds' most beautiful natural harbours, with the city running steeply up from the water to crown the surrounding hill and mountains. Enjoy some time learning about your new ship as well as having a chance to explore and enjoy the festivities ashore before setting off.

At the race start you will set sail under the guidance of our professional crew, and with their help throughout the voyage you will be keen to get every last bit of speed out of Pelican in the hope of a good position in the days eagerly awaited race report on the radio. Although the fleet may spread out, with each Captain using their own tactics and reading of weather systems in the hope of getting ahead of the fleet, you may find yourself sailing close to a competitor and willing Pelican to edge that little bit further ahead....

The final gathering of the fleet in Den Helder gives a last chance to admire the many ships together there, have the last party and say farewell to your new friends, proud in the knowledge that you have helped Pelican to complete her first ever Tall Ships Race.

No previous sailing experience is necessary, for any of the voyages.