International Tall Ships Races 2025. Race 4 Kristiansand to Esbjerg

Voyage Highlights:

• • 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 Tall Ship Maybe 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. Maybe 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 final leg of the Tall Ship Races 2025 will take you from the Kristiansand, Norway to Esbjerg, Denmark.

Get ready for a real tactical race as you navigate the North Sea.. Strategy will be key during your 5 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.

Esbjerg will provide a magnificent welcome as the final host port 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