Tall Ships Races Overview
As you can probably imagine, historical tall sailing ships are appealing for folks all over the globe. A highlight for these enthusiasts is the yearly Tall Ships Races, which have stops hosted in various ports throughout the world. Viewing the reproductions of these tall ships crossing the sea is a joy for almost every person who sees them, because the reproduction quality is so good. They have to be sea-worthy to participate in such a rigorous race, so they can’t take any chances on shoddy construction.
There are multiple Tall Ships Races per year. One of 2010’s races will be held in the Mediterranean Sea, beginning in Greece. After stops in Bulgaria and Turkey, the race will finish back in Greece. The North Sea will play host to the 2011 event. Starting in Ireland, the first leg of the race will end in Scotland. From there, the ships will sail to Shetland, then on to Norway and Sweden.
The Tall Ships Races are used primarily to encourage international goodwill and friendship. It also trains young people in the art of sailing. Although the course usually takes place overseas, the 2009 races included North American ports like Boston, Charleston and Nova Scotia. Races in the next couple of years, however, do not include any North American stops.
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