THE TALL SHIPS ARE COMING!

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 link above to see 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.

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.

  DOWNLOAD A TRAINEE APPLICATION FORM

Click here to view a short clip from Tall Ships 2000

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)