Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 1 Sail Training

Our programme during this trip

Embarkation

Join us in Aarhus, Denmark, on 26 June. After the Crew Parade and festivities you step on board to meet your fellow trainees and settle into life at sea.

Programme

Sail for several days across the North Sea in this 550 nautical mile race. You will work in watches, take the helm, learn navigation and seamanship, and live the rhythm of a true tall ship race. Arrival in Harlingen is scheduled for 3 July, after which you can join the harbour celebrations and crew activities.

Disembarkation

We arrive in Harlingen, the Netherlands, on 3 July. After the celebrations in port you disembark in the morning of 5 July, full of new memories and experiences.

For whom is this trip suitable?

On each voyage you will see one to three icebergs. This is our way of showing how demanding or challenging a trip will be. The more icebergs, the more action, longer sailing days and less comfort. One iceberg means an easier trip, while three icebergs stand for an intensive challenge.

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

The races are 3-iceberg voyages: intense, adventurous and full of action. Together with young people from all over the world you form a team and truly learn how to sail a Tall Ship. You stand watch, navigate day and night, and feel the thrill of competition. It is tough, but that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable.

This trip is in full board

What is included in Full Board?

• Welcome on board
• Accommodation on board based on 2 persons per room. A room consists of 2 single beds (bunk beds) with shared washroom.
• Breakfast, Light lunch, Dinner
• Water, coffee and tea à volonté
• Performance captain and one crew member
• Use of safety equipment
• Use of the ship for the purposes described in the programme (mooring fees, fuel costs, maintenance, insurance,...)

👉 Specific for Sail Training: participants are required to bring their own duvet cover, pillowcase, mattress cover and toiletries.

What are the extras?

• Travel and accommodation costs other than on board
• Transfers from or to the port of arrival or the port of departure
• Excursions if not mentioned in the programme
• Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
• Communication costs
• Appropriate clothing and footwear
• Costs for excursions, restaurant,... if not specifically mentioned in the programme.

You can find all the details around the full-board concept here.