TALL SHIPS 2009 WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!

From June 11 - 15, 2009, the Tall Ships will be in Hamilton to help celebrate Bermuda's 400 years of permanent settlement.  This promises to be a truly unique and memorable event, so plan now to attend and be a part of the festivities....... check out the Events Page for a list of the many exciting things we have planned during this time!

The "Atlantic Challenge 2009" begins from Vigo, Spain and ends in Belfast, Northern Ireland - a true race around the Atlantic and the first since 2000.  Each port will host the fleet, with various festivals and activities taking place at every stop along the route.

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There are a number of ways all of us in Bermuda can participate in this fabulous, upcoming event, while also celebrating Bermuda's 400th Anniversary.  Of special importance is the placement of Bermuda's youth onboard different ships for different legs of the race, as Trainees.  This is the chance of a lifetime for any young person - something they will remember, and cherish, forever.  Click here to read a few testimonials from previous Trainees.

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Click here to view a short video clip from Tall Ships 2000

Certain roads in Hamilton will be closed to vehicular traffic during Tall Ships Week.  Please 'Click Here' for a list of the affected roads and dates / times.

The official travel agency for Tall Ships Bermuda

Please click the pictures below for special messages:

Click Here for a message from Her Majesty, The Queen

3 March 2009 - GOVERNMENT HOUSE, BERMUDA.  Sail Training International officials Paul Bishop and Andrew McCall meet Bermuda’s Governor, Sir Richard Gozney.  Mr. Bishop, Head of Race Directorate and Mr. McCall, Project Coordinator for the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 (TSAC 2009) were in Bermuda for a final port inspection prior to the race start in Vigo, Spain on 3 May 2009. Bermuda is the third port of call in the seven port international race.  The STI officials were hosted in Bermuda by Tall Ships Bermuda.  Pictured are John Wadson, Chair of Tall Ships Bermuda and Sail Training Bermuda; Beverley Morfitt, Director of Media/PR (Bermuda) TSAC 2009; and Paulina Northover Brooks, Bermuda Project Coordinator, TSAC 2009.

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The Captain's Club pass will provide the following exciting benefits:

Only 300 of these very special Captain's Club passes will be made available at a price of $300 per lanyard, so be sure to get yours today!  Call 292-9741, ext. 108, for purchases of over 10 passes or visit the Tall Ships office for individual pass purchases.

We now have a variety of Tall Ships Bermuda 2009 merchandise available for purchase.  Check out the Merchandise Page for further info.

Early September, Bermuda Tall Ships representatives, John Wadson and Paulina Brooks, attended a Military Attache reception in Washington D.C., held by ASTA, in an effort to encourage additional ships to participate in the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009.

(l-r:  Mrs. O'Grady, Cmd. Matt O'Grady, John Wadson, Paulina Brooks, William Pinkney - Captain of the ship, Amistad)

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