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Hartlepool is proud and delighted to be chosen as a host for the prestigious Tall Ships' Races in 2010.
The town will welcome a magnificent fleet of around 100 tall ships after being chosen by race organisers Sail Training International to be the finishing point for the race. And we want you to be part of it!!
So what's it all about?
Hartlepool will greet the ships, which will have sailed from Kristiansand in Norway on the second and final leg of the race.
The town already has good links with the tall ships and their captains after almost 40 vessels visited Hartlepool en route to Newcastle Gateshead, who hosted the event in 2010.
During their stay, the ships will be berthed in Hartlepool Quays, and there will be a large number of special events organised in the run up and during the the huge celebrations in August 2010. At the heart of the festivities will be over 4,000 young people from over 20 countries.
Hosting The Tall Ships' Races further highlights Hartlepool's well-deserved reputation as a first rate visitor destination. The whole event will be an amazing and colourful spectacle for the people of Hartlepool and the thousands of people who will come to witness this amazing spectacle.
Make sure that you have the date in your diary and that you tell all friends and families and colleagues it is a must for theirs.
Why host The Tall Ships' Races
For Hartlepool, The Tall Ships' Races 2010 is an opportunity to strengthen its position in the North East as a prime visitor destination and a superb opportunity to bring Hartlepool's regeneration to the attention of an international audience.
Building on the successes of previous biennial Maritime Festivals, the town will continue to celebrate its maritime heritage and showcase the natural assets of the coastline and harbour, and such physical assets as Hartlepool Marina, Hartlepool Maritime Experience and St Hilda's Church at the Headland. Moreover, The Tall Ships' Races 2010 will continue the next stage of Hartlepool's regeneration, showcasing Hartlepool Marina as a training camp for the Olympic Games 2012 and building momentum for the substantial investment programme of the Victoria Harbour Development on the same site, which is planned to commence in earnest following the Tall Ships event in 2010. More detail >><< Less detail | Latest News | | Hartlepool Borough Council Adult And Community Services Department Tall Ships Office, look for applications for the position of Chief Liaison Officer. The role will be to carry out an important role in the busy Tall Ships Office, developing the volunteer/Liaison Officer system for The Tall Ships Races – Hartlepool 2010. | | A free park and ride service will be operating this weekend to whisk people to Hartlepool Dockfest 2009 – the two-day extravaganza of free entertainment around Hartlepool Marina on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5th July. | | One of Hartlepool's most famous sons will be back in town later this week to celebrate a milestone in the leadup to its biggest ever maritime event. | | There's a chance for all the family to try their hand at cooking up some tasty treats at Hartlepool Dockfest 2009 – the two-day extravaganza of free entertainment around Hartlepool Marina on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July. | | View more news items » |
Countdown to The Tall Ships' Races Hartlepool 2010 Hope you didn't miss it!
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