A Tall Ship Sailing Adventure
Have you ever dreamed of sailing on a tall ship?
This site is a directory of tall ships around the world that you can sail on as a trainee crew member. Many of these tall ships are also available for charter cruises.
Each sail training ship is listed with pictures and a website link for you to find more information and begin planning your sailing adventure.
Contents at a Glance
Barque Picton Castle
Home Port: Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, Canada
During her lifetime, the Picton Castle has served as a fishing trawler, minesweeper, freighter and schoolroom. The ship's home port is Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, but spends most of her time sailing the seas with up to 40 trainees at a time.
She also starred as the pirate ship in CBS' reality TV show Pirate Master.
Picton Castle
Picton Castle's Wheel
Heading in to Lunenburg
Hull painted for Pirate Master
Sørlandet
Home Port: Kristiansand, Norway
The full-rigged ship Sorlandet was launched as a training ship in 1927 in Kristiansand, Norway. In 1933, she had the honor of serving as the Norwegian pavilion at the World Fair in Chicago after making her first Atlantic crossing. The Sorlandet can accomodate up to 70 trainees during the summer months and is also available for charter cruises.
Sorlandet
Sorlandet's Bowsprit
Sorlandet's Rigging
Sorlandet
Bark Europa
Home Port: The Hague, Netherlands
A three masted barque, the Europa was built in 1911 and fully restored in 1994. Carrying a crew of 14 professionals and 48 voyage crew members (trainees), she spends most of the year at sea but is also available for day trips and charters.
Europa
Europa in Antarctica
Europa
Racing
Tall Ship Documentaries
Sail 2000, Aboard the Eagle
Sail aboard the US Coast Guard's USS Eagle as she sails with other tall ships into New York Harbor.
Sea Warriors - The Royal Navy in the Age of Sail
Learn what life was really like aboard a man of war during the era of "Nelson's Navy".
The Great Ships - The Schooners (History Channel)
This film covers the history of American schooners, from fishing boats to privateers.
Christian Radich
Home Port: Oslo, Norway
The Norwegian Christian Radich was built in 1937 to serve as a training ship. Her amazing history includes setting speed records crossing the Atlantic, being sunk during World War II and starring in the 1955 movie, "Windjammer". She takes on trainees and charters.
Christian Radich
In the fog
Christian Radich
Picton Castle Video
Sail the world with tall ship Picton Castle
Learn how hundreds of people have sailed the world with Picton Castle, a sail training ship based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 10 years, this tall ship has circled the globe four times, visiting places you and I only dream of. But travel's only the half of it. Trainees are full members of the crew, hauling lines, handling sails, hoisting the anchor and heading aloft. No previous sailing experience is needed; the ship's professional crew teaches you all you need to know. Currently at Lunenburg, the Picton Castle is getting ready for her next epic adventure, a 12-month voyage to Europe, Africa and the West Indies.
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Life Aboard A Tall Ship
The Last of the Cape Horners: Firsthand Accounts From the Final Days of the Commercial Tall Ships
A collection of true first hand experiences woven together as a voyage around the world.
Sailing Tall: Around the World on the Square-rigged PASSAT (1946-1948)
Documents the first hand experience of an apprentice on one of the last commercial voyages of a square-rigger.
Books About Tall Ships
Statsraad Lehmkuhl
Home Port: Bergen, Norway
Built in 1914 as a German merchant marine training ship, the Statsraad Lehmkuhl is a three masted barque that was acquired by Norway after World War I. She takes on trainees and chartered mini-cruises.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl
View from the rigging
Home in Bergen
Packing the sails
Leeuwin II
Home Port: Fremantle, Australia
The Leeuwin II is a three masted barquentine that sails out of Fremantle, Western Australia. In addition to sail training, she offers day sails, brunch sails, school field trips and private charters.
Leeuwin II
Leeuwin II
Leeuwin II
Sail Training Organizations
- Sail Training International (STI)
- Sail Training International is a UK based nonprofit organization with worldwide membership and activities. Their mission is the development and education of young people from all nationalities, cultures, religions and social backgrounds through sail training. STI was recently nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its activities.
- The American Sail Training Association (ASTA)
- A nonprofit organization focused on youth education, leadership development and the preservation of the maritime heritage of North America. This organization also organizes the annual TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® race series.
Pride of Baltimore II
Home Port: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
The Pride of Baltimore II is a reproduction of an 1812-era Clipper privateer. She sails as a goodwill ambassador of the State of Maryland. You can sail as a guest crew member for cruises from three days up to two weeks or more.
Firing guns
Sailing off of Scotland
Pride of Baltimore II
Racing
The First Pride of Baltimore
This book documents the construction of the ship, the tragic ending of her final voyage and the efforts of her crew to survive.
S/V Denis Sullivan
Home Port: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
The Denis Sullivan is a reproduction of a 19th century Great Lakes cargo schooner. She serves today as a scientific education and nautical training vessel. You can join her crew for day sails on the Great Lakes or sign up for one of her educational expeditions.
Milwaukee
On Lake Michigan
Forecastle
At Pier Wisconsin
Other Recommended Tall Ship Sites
Tall Ships [ - Tour A Tall Ship
- This site contains information on tall ships around the world that are open for the public to tour. It focuses on ships that are primarily stationary exhibits, but some do set sail occasionally.
- Tall Ship Tracking Map
- This very cool website maps the location of several tall ships as they sail across the globe using weather and ham radio reports. It also provides the ability to plot each ship's course over time.
- Tall Ships Today
- A site by the executive director of the ASTA with pics and video from the latest race series.
Museum Ships
If you don't have time to spend at sea, take a tour of a historic ship in port. Below are directories of different types of museum ships that you can tour.-
Tour A Battleship
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Battleships were once the most fearsome warships that sailed the seas. Today there are none left in commission but a handful remain preserved as museum ships and memorials. Here you will find information on battleships around the world that you can v...
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Tour An Aircraft Carrier
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Here you will find information on aircraft carriers around the world that you can visit and tour. Many aircraft carrier museums also have some of the aircraft that flew from them. These planes and helicopters are usually on display on the flight dec...
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Tour A Tall Ship
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Ahoy! Here you will find information on tall ships around the world that are open for the public to tour. All ships are grouped by region of the world so that you can easily find a tall ship near you or your next travel destination. Tour...
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Have you sailed on a tall ship? Plan to? Please share your story...
VicM wrote...
hi,
wow you really are into tall ships... if you ever wish to sail one and enjoy the beautiful mediterranean sea... 'florette' does charter work... she is one of the last original wooden brigantines still sailing and earning her living from the sea...
well done!!
Posted June 10, 2009
Mac33 wrote...
in reply to MudRider500 Thanks for the comment, MudRider, you might like my Tall Ship Movies lens.
Posted May 13, 2009
MudRider500 wrote...
Wonderful. You need a "tall ships in the movies" section for those of us that want to see one in action.
Posted May 13, 2009
Hawkins wrote
You did a great job!! My family and I enjoyed this sight and will be looking to come back again. Thank you
Posted May 01, 2009
mikeblack wrote...
I grew up making models of the Cutty Sark and sailed on the Alma Doepel in Melbourne. The majesty of these vessels cannot be ignored!
Posted September 28, 2008
by Mac33
A fan of tall ships ever since I toured the HMS Bounty as a kid.
