International Tall Ship Races 2025. Race 2. Dunkirk – Aberdeen
Tall Ship Races & Regattas
Dunkirk, France - Aberdeen, UK
Nothing can quite prepare you for the unforgettable atmosphere of racing. Picture yourself sailing on a beautiful Tall Ship, way out at sea, with the waves crashing against the hull, no land in sight, the sun rising behind you, and your closest competitor hot on your heels.
The 2nd race of the Tall Ships Races 2025 will take you from the Dunkirk, France to Aberdeen, UK.
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| Ship | Under 25 | Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Maybe | £1,100.00 | £1,375.00 |
| Embarkation | Disembarkation | Nights | In Port |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2025 | July 21, 2025 | 9 | 3 |
The International Tall Ship Races 2025 Race 2. Dunkirk - Aberdeen
12th July 2025 - 21st July 2025
Voyage Highlights:
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- Racing in the International Tall Ship Races
- Making friends from across the world
- Teamwork and camaraderie
- Amazing tall ships festival and fireworks
- Learning to sail and live on board a tall ship
Life on a sailing voyage
On a sailing voyage we never use the word itinerary, as skippers will always be aiming for the best sailing and shore landings for the forecast and most idyllic or sheltered anchors and ports. They are as keen as you to include some of the highlights describe, but you have to go with Mother Nature, not fight her. The description below is based on what we think might be possible, based on past trips, or experience, but nothing is guaranteed on a sailing voyage. If the following voyage description is not fulfilled for any reason, Maybe Sailing and Maybe Sailing Youth Initiative cannot be held responsible.
The International Tall Ships Races are a unique opportunity for individuals aged 15 to 25 years to be involved and take part in a world class event. On Blue Clipper and all other participating ships, at least 50% of the crew will be young people. Maybe Sailing are happy for over 25 year old crew to sign up for the adventure of this tall ships race as long as they are prepared to enter into the spirit of what is essentially a young persons challenge and social event. If you sign up for the challenge on Blue Clipper you will be joining hundreds of other Ships and thousands of under 25 year olds to pit your wits at sea, in one of the greatest races on earth. You really are part of the crew and absolutely vital to the running of the ship.
Gruelling sailing, night watches, sun burn, salt spray, green waves over the deck, tacking and gybing your way to the finish line. Awaiting you there are thousands of spectators, well wishers, parties, parades, fairground rides, and a celebration of Youth and International Friendship like nothing else you can imagine. Blue Clipper will be racing in a class with other vessels a similar size, but you will be amongst the bigger tall ships too as you manoeuvre ready for the start, and you still have the close quarters thrill of the chase as the whole tall ships fleets race the same course.
The 2nd race of the Tall Ships Races 2025 will take you from the beautiful Dunkirk to Aberdeen.
Strategy will be key during your 7 day race. Following in the footsteps of sailors of old, you will have the perfect opportunity to experience the awe inspiring nature of life at sea.
Aberdeen will provide a magnificent welcome as the host port for this leg of the Tall Ship Races 2025.
What is included in the voyage cost:
- Accommodation and all meals on board Tall Ship Maybe
- Sailing tuition and supervision from fully qualified crew members
- Third party liability Insurance
- Use of waterproofs and safety equipment
What is not included:
- Travel to and from the boat
- Personal travel insurance. Check out Top Sail for specialist Tall Ship sailing travel insurance
- Merchandise available to purchase on board
- Excursions and meals onshore, unless otherwise stated
Live Tracking
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Dunkirk, France
Aberdeen, UK
Embark Travel Information
Dunkirk, France
BY BUS
You can find all the information you need about public transport in and around Dunkirk on the following link: www.dkbus.com If you are staying in Belgium, the free bus starts from the De Panne-Adinkerke train station, and takes you to the town centre within 30 minutes.
BY RAIL
Arras ➔ Hazebrouck ➔ Dunkerque/Calais – Line 6
Dunkerque ➔ Hazebrouck ➔ Armentières ➔ Lille – Line 8
Calais ➔ Dunkerque – Line 9
More information online on www.voyages-sncf.com or on www.ter-sncf.com
From Belgium, take the train to De Panne – Adinkerke train station, then a free bus from DKbus will take you to the town centre of Dunkirk within 30 minutes.
BY SEA
With its 24 daily departures, DFDS invites you to cross the Channel in comfort before spending a day in France.
Dover-Dunkirk by ferry with DFDS Seaways: www.dfdseaways.com.
For more information, call (+33) 02 32 14 68 50 or email: resapaxdetroit@dfds.com
BY PLANE
Lille-Lesquin airport 85 km away. More information online at: www.lille.aeroport.fr
Brussels airport (Zaventem) 160 km away. More information online at: www.brusselsairport.be/fr
Disembark Travel Information
Aberdeen, UK
Aberdeen can be reached by road, rail, sea or sky and when you get here Aberdeenshire is easily accessible by public transport, taxi or car.
BY AIR
Aberdeen International Airport is located just six miles from Aberdeen city centre and is within easy reach of Aberdeenshire.
The region is well connected globally with daily flights to all major airports including all three London airports, Paris and Amsterdam. The international airport also has many direct routes to most UK cities as well as many key European destinations.
For further information about the destinations you can fly from to Aberdeen, or to book your flight, please visit www.aberdeenairport.com.
BY SEA
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal is located at Jamieson’s Quay directly across from the shopping centre, Union Square and the Aberdeen Railway Station.
The centrally located harbour is where ferries travel regularly to/from the Scottish Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
For more information about travelling from Orkney and Shetland and for ferry timetables please visit www.northlinkferries.co.uk.
BY RAIL
Aberdeen’s railway station, right in the heart of the city, has frequent fast and reliable services to and from major cities. Travel on one of the hourly trains from Glasgow and Edinburgh or use the east coast line to travel from cities such as York or Newcastle.
Scotrail provides an express rail service direct to Aberdeen from many major cities. For timetables and to book your train tickets to Aberdeen visit the Scotrail website.
Aberdeen can also be reached overnight from London on the Caledonian Sleeper. Visit the Caledonian Sleeper website for more information about this service.
East Coast Trains run services along the East Coast Main Line and frequently run trains from cities such as Edinburgh, York, Newcastle and London further details can be found on their website www.eastcoast.co.uk.
National Rail offers rail services to Aberdeen and the surrounding area, perhaps when you get here you may wish to travel to towns including Dyce, Inverurie and Huntly, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for further details
