The Tall Ships' Races Liverpool 2008

Welcome to one of the largest gatherings of tall ships you will see anywhere in Europe this year.

Over 70 sailing vessels will fill Liverpool's quaysides and docks - one of the world's greatest ports and most famous rivers - The Mersey. The visiting fleet will be berthed in the city's Wellington and Albert docks.

From the moment the ships start to arrive, crews and visitors from around the globe will experience an unrivalled welcome in a city famous for knowing how to enjoy itself.

There will be plenty of opportunities to climb aboard and find out more about the realities of life at sea as well as music, performers and displays to enjoy.

Over three days from July 18th - 20th, the start of the Tall Ships Race 2008 will provide everyone with hundreds of opportunities to be amazed, amused and educated but most of all to have a great time. On the 21st July the ships will parade of sail where they begin their journey to Norway.

We hope you enjoy one of the highlights of Liverpool's year as Capital of Culture.

On Monday, Click here to access our web cam and see the Parade of Sail.

The official event programmes are availabe to purchase at a discount from: www.merseyshop.com

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News

Liverpool sails through a fantastic weekend
Liverpool's role as Host Port to the start of The 2008 Tall Ships' Races has come to a close with a spectacular parade along the River Mersey.
21/07/2008
Tall Ships Reviews
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21/07/2008
Tall Ships's Races 2008 get off to a flying start
The race got under way just off the northern coast of Northern Ireland.
21/07/2008
Tall Ships's Races Fleet are on route
Weather conditions look favourable for the race start and for the next few days, providing the fleet with excellent sailing conditions
21/07/2008