The Tall Ships Races are organised every year by Sail Training International, whose members offer the Sail Training experience world-wide.
ASTO is the national Sail Training organisation for the UK and is a member of Sail Training International.
Each year ships from around the world gather together to participate in challenging offshore and ocean racing, and to share and enjoy the ensuing shoreside festivities and celebrations. These events are youth-focused and bring a huge spectacle to the ports they call at.
Half of the crew of each vessel need to be under 25 to participate. ASTO members regularly take part and you too could be part of this massive international spectacle.
The Tall Ships Races are organised every year by Sail Training International, whose members offer the Sail Training experience world-wide.
ASTO is the national Sail Training organisation for the UK and is a member of Sail Training International.
Each year ships from around the world gather together to participate in challenging offshore and ocean racing, and to share and enjoy the ensuing shoreside festivities and celebrations. These events are youth-focused and bring a huge spectacle to the ports they call at.
Half of the crew of each vessel need to be under 25 to participate. ASTO members regularly take part and you too could be part of this massive international spectacle.
Sail Training International
The Tall Ships Races are organised every year by Sail Training International, whose members offer the Sail Training experience world-wide.
ASTO is the national Sail Training organisation for the UK and is a member of Sail Training International.
Each year ships from around the world gather together to participate in challenging offshore and ocean racing, and to share and enjoy the ensuing shoreside festivities and celebrations. These events are youth-focused and bring a huge spectacle to the ports they call at.
Half of the crew of each vessel need to be under 25 to participate. ASTO members regularly take part and you too could be part of this massive international spectacle.


Sail Training International
Tall Ships Races 2023
Host Ports: Den Helder, NetherlandsHartlepool, UKFredrikstad, Norway Lerwick, UKArendal, Norway
Den Helder
29th June to 2nd July 2023
Hartlepool
6th to 9th July 2023
Fredrikstad
15th to 18th July 2023
Lerwick
26th to 29th July 2023
Arendal
3rd to 6th August 2023
- Countdown to the Tall Ships Races
The Tall Ships Races 2023 will see the international fleet of Tall Ships and Sail Training vessels sail to Den Helder, Hartlepool, Fredrikstad, Lerwick and Arendal, from 29 June to 6th August 2023.
The mix of ports and locations promises some exhilarating sailing, stunning cruises and celebrations across Northwest Europe. Organisers STI will provide shorter and longer races for the fleet that will require a mixture of tactical skill and exhilarating speed to conquer.
The Tall Ships Race series will offer a range of exciting sailing experiences for crews of all ages.
UK Sail Training vessels taking part in 2023 include:
- Jolie Brise – Dauntsey’s School
- Swan – The Swan Trust
- Ocean Scout – Offshore
- James Cook – OYT North
- Faramir – Cirdan Trust
Details of other participating vessels and how you can sail on board can be found on sailtraininginternational.org
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The Tall Ships Races 2023 will see the international fleet of Tall Ships and Sail Training vessels sail to Den Helder, Hartlepool, Fredrikstad, Lerwick and Arendal, from 29 June to 6th August 2023.
The mix of ports and locations promises some exhilarating sailing, stunning cruises and celebrations across Northwest Europe. Organisers STI will provide shorter and longer races for the fleet that will require a mixture of tactical skill and exhilarating speed to conquer.
The Tall Ships Race series will offer a range of exciting sailing experiences for crews of all ages.
UK Sail Training vessels taking part in 2023 include:
- Jolie Brise – Dauntsey’s School
- Swan – The Swan Trust
- Ocean Scout – Offshore
- James Cook – OYT North
- Faramir – Cirdan Trust
Details of other participating vessels and how you can sail on board can be found on sailtraininginternational.org
- List of Race Entrants


































































































































































































































































































Sail Training International
SCF White Sails of Peace Tall Ships Regatta 2020
Race dates:
Yeosu – South Korea, Saturday 8 August to Thursday 13 August
Nanao – Japan, Thursday 20 August to Tuesday 25 August
Vladivostok – Russia, Monday 31 August to Sunday 6 September

UK Host Ports
Several UK ports are hosting the Tall Ships Races in 2023. If you’d like to get involved more locally, they are looking for help with sponsorship and volunteers. They may also be recruiting and supporting local young people in taking part. If you’re interested check their websites direct:
Funding your voyage
Thinking of taking part but not sure you can afford it?
The Oman Bursary
The Oman Bursary Scheme is open to applicants who have never taken part in a Tall Ships Race or Regatta (training). STI welcomes financially or physically disadvantaged people between 15 and 25 years old, regardless of nationality, background, physical ability, or previous sailing experience.
The maximum amount awarded is £500 each (if living outside of Europe, exceptions may be made for long distance travel costs).
The 2023 Oman Bursary scheme is now open for applications. Further details are on Sail On Board (sailtraininginternational.org)
The purpose of the Oman Bursary
Sail Training International receive applications from a huge variety of young people from all walks of life and from all over the world.
Those who are awarded the Oman Bursary become part of a team of people from different nationalities in a new and exciting environment, form friendships and make memories that last a lifetime. The primary aims of the Oman Bursary are:
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To assist disadvantaged young people from any country to participate in STI events
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To promote Sail Training and STI events
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To encourage participation from countries new to Sail Training