- Class A: All square – rigged vessels (barque, barquentine, brig, brigantine or ship rigged) and all other vessel more than 40 metres Length Overall (LOA),
regardless of rig. - Class B: Traditionally rigged vessels (ie gaff rigged sloops, ketches, yawls and schooners) with an LOA of less than 40 metres and with a waterline length (LWL)
of at least 9.14 metres. - Class C: Modern rigged vessels (i.e Bermudan rigged sloops, ketches, yawls and schooners) with an LOA of less than 40 metres and with a waterline length (LWL)
of at least 9.14 metres not carrying spinnaker-like sails - Class D: Modern rigged vessels (i.e Bermudan rigged sloops, ketches, yawls and schooners) with an LOA of less than 40 metres and with a waterline length (LWL)
of at least 9.14 metres carrying spinnaker-like sails.
Sail Training Vessels
Ship Classifications
Atyla
(Small Ship) Class B
The Atyla is a true Spanish ship! She boasts the magnificent-looking, hand carved wooden elements, with the great entourage. To relax, enjoy the leather seating in the saloon where you can listen to the crew’s stories from...
Black Diamond
(Yacht) Class C
Black Diamond of Durham is a 10 berth, 45 foot (13,5m) Bowman Corsair Ocean Racer, extremely suitable for Sail Training. Black Diamond will take you anywhere in the world. The vessel has competed in Tall Ships Races every year...
Blue Clipper
(Small Ship) Class B
Tall Ship Blue Clipper is a spacious and luxuriously furnished three masted Topsail Schooner. In the construction of the hull, modern elements are mixed with traditional ones, such as a clipper bow, an elegant yacht stern and a long...
Challenge Wales
(Yacht) Class C
Challenge Wales is a 72 foot, 18 berth Ocean Racer. She is an experienced vessel for longer voyages, whatever the weather conditions. You will get fully involved in all aspects of running the yacht and you don’t need any sailing...
Christian Radich
(Tall Ship) Class A
Christian Radich is a sturdy and fast Norwegian windjammer who has won multiple races. Among others, she is the winner of the Tall Ships’ Races 2005 and came first in 2006 during the legendary 50th Anniversary Tall Ships’ Race...
Jolie Brise
(Small Ship) Class B
Fast and educational sailing. On Jolie Brise the crew are highly professional sailors and dedicated instructors. In the Tall Ships Races they sail the boat competitively. As a trainee, you will be involved in all aspects of running the vessel...
Lady of Avenel
(Tall Ship) Class A
The Lady of Avenel is a traditionally rigged 102 ft Brigantine square rigger. Originally built in Poland in 1969 as a tug vessel, she was re-fitted in 1992. The ship provides an exciting platform for adventure sailing...
Maybe
(Small Ship) Class B
Maybe, a 1920’s Dutch sailing ketch, made out of wood, launched in 1933, was designed for round the world cruising. She has been completely restored recently and returned to the Tall Ships races. Maybe has a full schedule...
Morgenster
(Tall Ship) Class A
Stop and Stare. This is what Marian and Harry Muter – the owners – had in mind, when people would look upon the Morgenster. And they succeeded. As a result, the Morgenster is a stunning and elegant Ship and a fast sailor, too...
Oosterschelde
(Tall Ship) Class A
An adventurous classic; stepping on board this monumental beauty is like stepping into another world. The atmosphere on board the Oosterschelde is one filled with history and adventure. The classical interior and brass...
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