With visitors and crew travelling from all over the world to experience the famous Geordie welcome, The Tall Ships' Races 2005, organised by Sail Training International, at NewcastleGateshead is set to be the biggest and best ever. And we want you on board!
NewcastleGateshead hosted the largest ever of The Tall Ships' Races in 1993 - but expectations are higher still for 2005. A magnificent fleet of over 100 tall ships will drop anchor against one of the finest waterfronts in Europe to be greeted by a city transformed, a vibrant kaleidoscope of culture and leisure surrounded by breathtaking unspoilt countryside and beaches. At the heart of the festivities will be over 3000 young people from more than 20 countries.
The whole event is free of charge, culminating in a dazzling music and entertainment extravaganza on the evening of Wednesday 27th July and unforgettable Parade of Sail next day, with over one million people expected to wish a fond farewell to the ships and their crews.
Start planning to be there now and bring your friends and family. Don't miss the boats.
Tall Ships - a sail away success for tourism New Independent research shows that The Tall Ships’ Races this summer attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to NewcastleGateshead from all over the UK and the world.
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Region shares in Tall Ships boom. Hotels and attractions around NewcastleGateshead reported vast increases in visitor figures during the Tall Ships’s recent five day stay in port. (more...)
Civic Leaders Welcome Tall Ships Captains from over 100 vessels will receive an official welcome to the region by the Lord Mayor of Newcastle next week.
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STAMP OF APPROVAL FOR TALL SHIPS Visitors to Tall Ships' Races 2005 next week will be able to get the 'stamp' of approval - and win a top-of-the-range digital camera - by making the most of their visit.
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