Tall Ships Races: Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB) by Wylde Swan

Wylde Swan Sailing Expeditions: Den Helder - Hartlepool

Step on board the Wylde Swan and let yourself be swept into an adventure!

International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Step on board the Wylde Swan and let yourself be swept into an adventure! Find your Ship moored in Den Helder during a maritime festival and get on board to meet your crew mates. Leave the harbour next morning in a Parade of Sail watched by thousands from the land, before embarking on an exciting race across the North Sea! Learn to sail a Tall Ship together with other trainees, from pulling the ropes to steering. Enjoy the freedom of being out on the open sea, surrounded by nothing but waves and sky. Look at the stars at night, and sing shanties by day. Make your way to Hartlepool with a couple of days to spare – spend them participating in port activities, getting to know trainees from other Ships and exchanging your stories from the high seas!

THE TALL SHIPS RACES

Every year dozens of Tall Ships, as well as small ships and yachts gather for races and harbour events, which include Crew Parades, Crew Parties, competitions, concerts, fireworks and more. Every leg starts with Parade of Sail – a spectacular departure of all the Ships together, and ends with the last two days of the Journey spent in the destination port.

The Tall Ships Races 2023 will take the fleet across the North Sea 4 times! Starting in Den Helder, the Netherlands, the Ships will embark on Race 1 to Hartlepool in Great Britain. Race 2 will take them to Norwegian Fredrikstad, from where they will sail in Cruise in Company to Lerwick in the Shetlands. The final Race 3 will end back in Norway – this time in a charming town of Arendal.

PORTS

Den Helder is a beautiful town in the Netherlands, situated at the very tip of the North Holland province, regularly hosting the Tall Ships events. Discover the town's sea connections by visiting the Marinemuseum and Nationaal Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers. Take a break and go for a walk in the botanical gardens Oranjerie De Groene Parel Den Helder or admire sea life in the Fort Kijkduin Museum and Aquarium.

Hartlepool is a British port on the east coast of the UK, with long traditions of maritime activity. In 2010, the town played host to the Tall Ships Races, receiving some 125 Tall Ships in its harbor. Once you're there, visit the nearby North York Moors national park, or relive the heyday of the British navy at the Maritime Experience. If you have come to like climbing the masts on board, there is a boulder park in Summerhill where you can reach for the top again!

KEY POINTS

• Dates: 1 July 2023 - 8 July 2023
• Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
• No sailing experience required!
• Official language on board: English
• Price includes: accommodation and meals, excludes drinks at the bar
• Price excludes transportation costs to-and from the ports. Our travel counsellor can advise you and book your transfers
• Need to take with you on board: sleeping bag and towels
• Harbour/festival activities are included in the schedule

OMAN BURSARY

Tall Ship Wylde Swan is an approved vessel to apply for the Oman Bursary. These funds privide a the change for those who may not normally be able to embark on a sail training voyage, or take part in a Tall Ship event.

Applying for this bursary is easy. If you're interested, please contact us for more information.