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Our 2026 experiences!

Stage 1:

Taster Day Sails, Shetland (open to ages 15 - 25) 09 – 12 April 2026

Back by popular demand! Try an experience of sailing on Shetland’s own tall ship, Swan to get a taster of adventure at sea and being onboard a working tall ship.

This is a selection event aimed at those considering taking part in the Tall Ship Races in 2026 (Stage 2). The day sails offer just a small taste of a longer passage at sea, enabling you to learn about working a boat, including working sails, watch systems, taking the helm, and basic navigation.

You will get to experience traditional sailing, meet others who have done it before, try a new challenge and learn more about taking part in The Tall Ships Races.

There are no costs involved for taking part in the taster days.

Stage 2:

The Tall Ships Races 2026

The Tall Ships Races 2026 is set to be a fantastic festival with experienced ports and a programme full of exciting racing and onshore festivities! Participating in the internationally renowned festival, The Tall Ship Races 2026 will take in all the North Sea and Scandinavia has to offer. The legendary Tall Ships Races delivers international fun, friendship, action-packed racing, and festival experiences.

Race Three, The Tall Ships Races onboard Sørlandet

STAVANGER - Norway ❘ AALBORG - Denmark

Thursday 23 July to Monday 3 August (11 nights) with 8 nights onboard the Norwegian Tall Ship Sørlandet

Sørlandet is a fully rigged, 1927 Norwegian sailing ship known for her towering masts, traditional wooden decks, and reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful and historic sail‑training vessels.Sailing on Sørlandet will give you the chance to take part in a real ocean race between two of the event’s most experienced host ports: Stavanger and Aalborg. Both cities have welcomed the Tall Ships Races many times, creating huge waterfront festivals that make arrivals and departures unforgettable. The race starts in Stavanger, surrounded by dramatic fjords and a strong maritime tradition, and finishes in Aalborg, famous for its lively celebrations and warm welcome to international crews.There is sure to be fantastic concerts, parties and of course the famous crew parade!

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RaceThree, The Tall Ship Races onboard Swan

STAVANGER - Norway ❘ AALBORG - Denmark ❘ LERWICK - Shetland

Thursday 23 July to Thursday 06 August (14 nights) with 13 nights onboard Shetland’s very own race entry

Join Shetland’s very own Tall Ship for an exciting race from Stavanger, crossing the Skagerrak to Aalborg in Denmark - will you be able to spot your fellow Shetland crew on Sørlandet who will be taking part in the same race? Both ports are sure to put on a fantastic event steeped in their rich maritime heritage. In Aalborg, known for its many cultural attractions and strong maritime links, you’ll get to participate in all the host port activities including crew parade and party before setting sail on Swan back to Lerwick.

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