The Tall Ships Races 2024: Valborg on the Baltic Sea
Notice
This sailing campaign has concluded. Sign-ups for the 2024 voyages are closed. Thank you to all trainees, crew members, and supporting partners who joined us on this Baltic Sea voyage.
About Valborg and the Tall Ships Races
s/v Valborg competed in the 2024 Tall Ships Races across the Baltic Sea. Helsinki previously hosted the race fleet in 2013, and Valborg last took part in 2017.
s/v Valborg was built in 1948 in Porvoo as a wooden cargo galeas. As commercial freight under sail gave way to modern transport, she was acquired by sea scouts in the late 1970s. Her cargo hold was converted into mess decks and berths for crew accommodation. Extensively refitted in the late 1990s for offshore voyaging, Valborg today serves as an active youth sail training vessel.
The Tall Ships Races 2024 voyages and legs
| Route / Leg | Date | 15-25y Price | >25y Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki – Klaipėda | 19.–29.6. | 855 € | 1 035 € |
| Helsinki – Klaipėda – Helsinki (FULL) | 19.6.–6.7. | 1 292 € | 1 564 € |
| Klaipėda – Helsinki (FULL) | 29.6.–6.7. | 760 € | 920 € |
| Helsinki – Tallinn (Last spots remaining) | 6.–13.7. | 760 € | 920 € |
| Tallinn – Turku (Last spots remaining) | 13.–20.7. | 760 € | 920 € |
| Turku – Mariehamn | 20.–26.7. | 665 € | 805 € |
Why participate?
The Tall Ships Races 2024 brought the international tall ship fleet to the Baltic Sea. By race regulations, at least half of the trainee crew on each leg was aged 15 to 25. Trainees lived and worked alongside the crew, learning shipboard routines and meeting crews from across the fleet in host ports: Klaipėda, Helsinki, Tallinn, Turku, Mariehamn, and Szczecin.
Is previous experience required?
No prior sailing experience was required. All trainees were instructed onboard in watchkeeping, sail handling, and deck safety. A valid passport or national ID card was required, along with written parental consent for crew members under 18.
Contact Details
Valborg Oy
Halkolaituri, Pohjoisranta, 00170 Helsinki
Postal Address: Suomenlinna E3 A6, 00190 Helsinki
Tel: 0500 502 334
Inquiries regarding The Tall Ships Races voyages: tsr2024@valborg.fi