Hartlepool Tall Ships Race Accommodation, Dates, 2010
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Hartlepool Tall Ships
Hartlepool will welcome up to 125 tall ships in 2010 after being chosen by race organisers to be the finishing point for the 2010 Tall Ships Race.
The Tall Ships' Races are an internationally acclaimed annual competition organised by Sail Training International and held every summer in European waters. Each year between 70 and 100 vessels from 15-20 countries, crewed by some 5-6000 young people from over 30 countries worldwide take part in this unique event that combines four days of activities in each port with racing or cruising-in-company between ports.
Hartlepool will greet the ships, which will have sailed from Kristiansand in Norway on the second and final leg of the race.
During their stay, the ships will be berthed in Jackson Dock and Hartlepool Marina, and there will be a host of special events organised in celebration.
If you're travelling to Hartlepool the must do place to park your car is in the park & ride and park & walk sites. At least 26,000 car park spaces are available each day at the 6 designated sites.
Dates:
Some ships will arrive early, but all ships must be in port at Hartlepool Quays by 12 noon on Saturday 7th August 2010 and that's when the fun will begin!
Activities and events will commence at 11am and run up until 11pm each day
The Tall Ships weekend will reach a climactic peak at the "Eve of Sail" spectacular in the evening of Monday 9th August which is traditionally the most popular and memorable event of the Tall Ships celebrations. This marks the end of the Tall Ships' stay in Hartlepool and is guaranteed to draw in crowds of visitors.
The Parade of Sail on Tuesday 10th August is when we bid farewell to the ships as they ceremoniously parade out of Hartlepool Quays, along the coast and back to their home town or next destination.
Click here to download Tall Ships Map
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Directions - How to get to Hartlepool and the park and ride car parks. From North, Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Redcar
Address: Use the website below for the latest travel information:
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Tall Ships set for a Grand Farewell to Hartlepool
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a number of roads will be closed and park & ride or park & stride operations put in place so please follow local signage.
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TALL Ships organisers have been buoyed up by the number of people who chose to travel by coach to the maritime extravaganza in Hartlepool last week.
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SAIL Training International has announced the dates for the prestigious Tall Ships Races in 2010.
Address: For further information contact Lesley Strickland at Hartlepool Council
Tel: 01429 523420
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Light winds have meant progress in the race has been slow. The Race Committee has announced its decision to shorten the race.
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Friday 6th Aug - What's On today
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Hartlepool Tall Ships Gallery - Pictures from Friday 6th August 2010
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Hartlepool Tall Ships Gallery
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HARTLEPOOL is celebrating today after winning its bid to host the prestigious Tall Ships Race.
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OCEAN COLOUR SCENE and ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN will be amongst the bands to perform on the Entertainment Stage which is being sponsored by Real Radio.
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AFTER 3 months of hard work, art and design students at St Hild’s School have unveiled their artistic contribution to the Tall Ships Races Hartlepool-2010.
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Mon 9th Aug - What's On today
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One of the Jubilee Sailing Trust’s specially built Tall Ships is currently taking part in the Tall Ships Races.
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Sat 7th Aug - What's On today
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The ships are due to arrive in the town on Saturday August 7 after sailing from Kristiansand in Norway and the second and final race of the event. They will stay until Tuesday August 10 when they will bid a grand farewell in an impressive Parade of Sail.
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Sun 8th Aug - What's On today
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Tall Ship arrives off the port of Hartlepool just after 8am Thursday 5th August signalling the start of the Tall Ships weekend.
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It is expected that accommodation will book up very early so booking as early as you can is highly recommended.
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Tall Ships Activities, Massive crowds are anticipated for the traditional Eve of Sail celebrations. Expect every inch of the Tall Ships Village to be bustling with people, music and entertainment.
Address: For the complete list of activities - please visit the official website:
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The first tall ship, The Hansa (Spain) has arrived in Hartlepool. The Spaniel to arrive (Latvia) shortly!
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Where to Eat - Restaurants, Hartlepool and the marina itself are packed full of restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets.
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Lots of great food and drink at the world market today
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