Pop the champagne! 
We did it! We won the Rdv2017 trans-Atlantic race from Halifax to Le Havre!
Captain Arian reports: "Warren at the helm when we we passed the finish line south of Eddystone lighthouse, off the coast of Plymouth UK at 16:02 UTC. First in class A and overall. A huge thanks to the crew!!!"
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The wooden schooner ATYLA was built by hand in Spain between 1980 and 1984. She was designed to look like the sailing vessels from the 1800s and built with the intention of circumnavigating the earth and then becoming a training ship. Although she never did that trip and instead sailed around Spain for almost all her life, in 2013 the nephew of the original owner took over and decided to finally dedicate her to international sail training.
They even have a watch leader program to help youngsters practise leadership. Her captain Rodrigo and the rest of the crew are well known among the tall ships fleet for their friendly and outgoing nature. ATYLA won the Friendship Trophy in the Black Sea Regatta 2014.
Class: B
Nationality: Vanuatu
Length: 24.28 m
Height: 26.50 m
Rig: Staysail Schonner 2
Year built: 1984
Official website: Atyla
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Tall Ships in Saint-John from August 18 to 20, 2017
Lord Nelson
When and If
Picton Castle
St Lawrence II
Mist of Avalon
Europa
Spirit Of South Carolina
Wylde Swan
Bowdoin
Fair Jeanne
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Nova Scotia’s final farewell to the RDV 2017 Tall Ships Regatta will take place in Annapolis Royal on Wednesday, August 16. Eight Tall Ships (including Bluenose II, Bowdoin, Lord Nelson, Picton Castle, St. Lawrence II, When and If, HMCS Oriole, and Wylde Swan) are scheduled to leave Digby in the afternoon of August 16 for an arrival as close to the town of Annapolis Royal as weather conditions allow by between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Following a day full of musical performances, farmers and traders markets, and food demonstrations downtown, the evening's celebrations will wrap up with fireworks at the Annapolis Royal Wharf and a candlelight graveyard tour at 9:15 pm.
Bluenose II
RDV 2017 Tall Ships Regatta participants have visited 11 ports throughout Nova Scotia this summer, and at each and every port the intrepid seafarers were welcomed like no other province is able to, with warmth, excitement, enthusiasm and a genuine understanding of the significance of sail and its place in our history.
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Tall Ships in Shelburne from August 14 and 15, 2017
Spirit Of South Carolina
Mist of Avalon
Fair Jeanne
Europa
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Located on the South Shore, the Town of Lunenburg is home to a magic that is hard to define. When you’re there, you just know you’re somewhere very special. It’s a place of beauty with a glistening harbour, compelling history and brightly painted historic buildings. It’s also the proud birthplace of the world-renowned Bluenose that graces our dime and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lunenburg is authentic and unique. Days of excitement and entertainment await you. The historic architecture, picturesque harbour dotted with vessels and open waterfront is the backdrop to a summer filled with music, festivals, art and culture. There is a bevy of galleries, shopping, museums and exceptional dining to delight you. When it’s time to rest, a host of options from scenic camping to beautifully appointed historic inns, B&Bs, hotels and motels are waiting to welcome you.
Board of Trade = http://launch.lunenburgns.com/
Lunenburg Folk Harbour = www.folkharbour.com
Fisheries Museum = http://fisheriesmuseum.novascotia.ca/
Town of Lunenburg = http://www.explorelunenburg.ca/
Tall Ships in Lunenburg from August 10 to 12, 2017
Bluenose II
Bowdoin
Europa
Fair Jeanne
Lord Nelson
Picton Castle
Spirit of Bermuda
St Lawrence II
When and If
Wylde Swan
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Located on Cape Breton Island, Sydney is the Island’s historic capital and largest urban centre. With a long history in the steel and coal mining industries, Sydney has grown to become a hotbed of culture, informed by the traditions of the area’s aboriginal people and the many immigrants who settled the city.
At the heart of Sydney’s port sits the world’s largest fiddle, which is an apt symbol for an island that loves to sing, dance and celebrate. Visitors will find no end of cultural attractions to explore, with the area being rich in Aboriginal, Acadian, Celtic and Gaelic heritage and traditions. Along with a host of music festivals, theatre, museums, parks and historic sites, Sydney also boasts many shops, restaurants, hotels and inns. And the town’s central location makes it the perfect home base to set out on day trips exploring what many believe to be one of the world’s most beautiful islands.
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Ships arriving in this port:
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Located on Cape Breton Island, Sydney is the Island’s historic capital and largest urban centre. With a long history in the steel and coal mining industries, Sydney has grown to become a hotbed of culture, informed by the traditions of the area’s aboriginal people and the many immigrants who settled the city.
At the heart of Sydney’s port sits the world’s largest fiddle, which is an apt symbol for an island that loves to sing, dance and celebrate. Visitors will find no end of cultural attractions to explore, with the area being rich in Aboriginal, Acadian, Celtic and Gaelic heritage and traditions. Along with a host of music festivals, theatre, museums, parks and historic sites, Sydney also boasts many shops, restaurants, hotels and inns. And the town’s central location makes it the perfect home base to set out on day trips exploring what many believe to be one of the world’s most beautiful islands.
Ships coming to this outport:
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Tall Ships in Halifax from July 29 to August 1st, 2017
Atyla
Alexander Von Humboldt
Blue Clipper
Bluenose II
Eagle
El Galeon
Geronimo
Gulden Leeuw
Jolie Brise
Katie Belle
Larinda
Mist of Avalon
Nadezhda
Oosterschelde
Oriole
Peter von Danzig
Regina Germania
Rona II
Spaniel
Spirit of Bermuda
Spirit of South Carolina
St Lawrence II
Tree of Life
Vahine
Wylde Swan
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All vessels taking part in Race 3 of the awesome Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta have now left Bermuda. Following a delayed race start, the fleet crossed the start line within the 48-hour window and the impressive Tall Ships are now making their way through the beautiful warm waters of the Gulf Stream, toward Boston.
Here are the latest placings from Race 3 from Bermuda to Boston on Corrected Time:
Note: Positions and placings are correct at time of writing. Check out YB Satellite Tracking for the latest information.
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The Races are open to any monohull vessel of more than 9.14m water line length, provided that at least 50 percent of the crew is aged between 15 and 25 years old and that the vessel meets Sail Training International’s safety equipment requirements. People of all abilities can take part, even those with mental and physical disabilities. No person under the age of fifteen is allowed on board a vessel during a race, a cruise in company, or any associated events. To take part in the cruise in company, a vessel must also take part in at least one race. Trainees may join for all or part of the race series.
There are four classes of vessel:
Class A
All square – rigged vessels (barque, barquentine, brig, brigantine or ship rigged) and all other vessel more than 40 metres Length Overall (LOA), regardless of rig.
Class B
Traditionally rigged vessels (ie gaff rigged sloops, ketches, yawls and schooners) with an LOA of less than 40 metres and with a waterline length (LWL) of at least 9.14 metres.
Class C
Modern rigged vessels (i.e Bermudan rigged sloops, ketches, yawls and schooners) with an LOA of less than 40 metres and with a waterline length (LWL) of at least 9.14 metres not carrying spinnaker-like sails.
courtesy- Sail Training International
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The ship was decommissioned sometime in the late 20th century and had changed ownership several times before Willem Slighting saw in her underwater shape the makings of a fast sailing ship. Her sleek underwater hull is now part of a rugged sailing ship, reminiscent of the large schooner yachts of the 1900 era.
Furthermore Wylde Swan has developed her own educational program. Masterskip Wylde Swan is an educational project that has the mission to create an inspiring and demanding environment for students. The trainees have a great time and learn a lot about science, life at sea and the subjects related to the journey. Furthermore the students learn how to cooperate and work in a challenging and active environment, and experience to maintain a positive and creative atmosphere on board.
The most prestigious award of The Tall Ships Races, Sail Training International’s Friendship Trophy, presented to the vessel who contributes most to international understanding and friendship during the Race Series, was won in 2011 by Dutch vessel Wylde Swan.
Wylde Swan’s international crew is becoming very familiar with Sail Training International’s prize giving stage as they also won first in Class A for Race Three as well as first in Class A for the entire Race Series. Their winning streak began in Lerwick when they picked-up an award for making the most impact during Cruise-in-Company before going on to win Race Two from Lerwick to Stavanger both in class and on the water.
The Friendship Trophy was accepted in what has become recognized as true Wylde Swan spirit, singing and dancing all of the way.
Class: A
Nationality: Netherlands
Length: 40.90 m
Height: 36.27 m
Rig: Brigantine
Year built: 1920
Home port: Makkhum, Netherlands
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Toronto Brigantine Inc. operates two brigantines, the sail-training vessels Pathfinder and Playfair. They were both designed and built as sail training vessels for TBI by Francis A. McLachlan in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. 
Class: A 
