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The Tall Ships Races

The Tall Ships Races are races for sail training "tall ships" (sailing ships). The races are designed to encourage international friendship and training for young people in the art of sailing. The races are held annually in European waters and consists of two racing legs of several hundred nautical miles, and a "cruise in company" between the legs. Over one half (fifty-percent) of the crew of each ship participating in the races must consist of young people.

Between 1973 and 2003 the races were known as The Cutty Sark Tall Ships Races, having been sponsored by Cutty Sark whisky. Since 2004 the races have been supported by The City, Province, and Port of Antwerp.

Participating vessels are manned by a largely cadet or trainee crew who are partaking in sail training, 50 percent of which must be aged between 15–25 years of age and who do not need any previous experience. Thus, tall ship does not describe a specific type of sailing vessel, but rather a monohull sailing vessel of at least 9.4 metres (30 ft) that is conducting sail training and education under sail voyages. Participating ships range from yachts to the large square-rigged sail training ships run by charities, schools and navies of many countries.

The first Tall Ships' race was held in 1956. It was a race of 20 of the world's remaining large sailing ships organized by Bernard Morgan, a London lawyer. The race was from Torquay, Devon to Lisbon, and was meant to be a last farewell to the era of the great sailing ships. Public interest was so intense, however, that race organizers founded the Sail Training International association to direct the planning of future events. Since then Tall Ships' Races have occurred annually in various parts of the world, with millions of spectators. Today, the race attracts more than a hundred ships, among these some of the largest sailing ships in existence. The 50th Anniversary Tall Ships' Races took place during July and August, 2006, and was started by the patron, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who also started the first race in 1956.

Race One starts in Antwerp (Belgium) (Saturday 10 July - Tuesday 13 July) to Aalborg (Denmark) (Wednesday 21 July - Saturday 24 July).

Cruise in company to Kristiansand (Norway) (Thursday 29 July - Sunday 1 August).

Race Two is from Kristiansand to Hartlepool (England) (Saturday 7 August - Tuesday 10 August).

Next is Hartlepool to IJmuiden (Netherlands) 10 August - 18 Augustus, Sail Amsterdam: 19-23 August 2010

Sail Training International (STI) is the international association of some twenty-one national organisations devoted to promoting "the education and development of young people of all nationalities, religions and social backgrounds, through sail training". Besides organising The Tall Ships' Races, STI is the leading provider of races and events, conferences and seminars, publications, research and services for the international sail training community.

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The Yachtmasters Sailing School

Whether it is sailing the coast of Spain or around the world, The Yachtmasters Sailing School has a course to suit you.

As a specialized school we provide professional training for the exams of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) in a safe and fun environment. Our highly experienced and qualified Instructors will teach you all aspects of sailing.
We teach all levels from those wishing to learn to sail through to those aiming for RYA Yacht master qualifications. The sailing scheme consists of:

RYA COMPETENT CREW

RYA DAY SKIPPER

RYA COASTAL SKIPPER

RYA YAchtmaster

Yachtmaster is the ultimate goal for anyone who wishes to take their sailing seriously and use it for a commercial licence.

If you wish to become a charter skipper, teach, deliver yachts or be a resident skipper on a super yacht this is best qualification. We run 14 week Fastrack courses novice to Yachtmaster courses. Also available cruising instructor and Yachtmaster Ocean courses.

For the Yachtmaster prep and exam you need to have a good knowledge of navigation, collision regulations, lights, shapes and sound signals. You should to be able to handle a yacht under sail in close quarter situations.

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ISLA EBUSITANA

El pailebote más antiguo del mundo.

CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS

Aparejo: Goleta de dos palos

Eslora: 33,10m

Manga: 6,15m

Calado: 2,85m

Desplazamiento: 149 Toneladas

Superficie de Velamen: 450m2

HISTORIA

El velero fue botado al agua por el constructor naval Jose Coll en el año 1856 en Palma de Mallorca con el muy religioso nombre de Preciosísima Sangre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo.

Su casco fue hecho con madreas de la isla, fundamentalmente de pino y roble. El velero fue dedicado desde su botadura hasta los años 70 del s. XX al comercio marítimo desde la Islas Baleares y otros puertos.

El primer motor no le fue instalado hasta el año 1933, un Otto Bronz de segunda mano fabricado en 1920 y que tenía apenas 40 CV. El actual es un Mercedes de 260 CV, con lo que puede mantenerse a una velocidad de crucero de hasta nueve nudos.

EQUIPAMIENTO:

1Cabina doble, 2 cabinas para cuatro y 1 cabina para tres personas

Número máximo de pasajeros: 12 personas

Tripulación 4 personas: Capitán, mecánico, cocinero y marinero

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the yachtmasters sailing team

Wir, das Yachtmasters Sailing Team, sind Liebhaber von traditionellen Segelschiffen und wollen Ihnen diese Leidenschaft naeherbringen, indem wir mit Ihnen zu den schoensten Plaetzen der Welt segeln. In diesem Blog koennen Sie uns besser kennenlernen, um auf Ihren Reisen Teil unseres Teams zu werden.

THE YACHTMASTERS SAILING SCHOOL: In unserer Segelschule bilden wir Sie aus, um die weltweit anerkannten Yachtmastertitel der Royal Yacht Association(RYA)zu erreichen. Der Zusatz “Comercially endorsed” berechtigt Sie zudem, gewerblich Yachten zu fuehren. Unsere Instruktoren haben unterschiedliche Nationalitaeten, sodass keinerlei Verstaendigungsschwierigkeiten entstehen koennen. Fuer den praktischen Teil der Ausbildung steht uns eine moderne und gut ausgestattete Flotte zur Verfuegung. Die Schiffe sind zwischen 30 und 50 Fuss lang.

THE YACHTMASTERS CHARTER: Sie koennen bei uns moderne wie klassische Schiffe jeden Typs und jeder Laenge chartern. Wir bieten zudem einen erstklassigen Service auf unseren Schiffen, wie man sie schoener kaum finden kann. Sie sagen, wo es hin gehen soll; wir machen es moeglich. Fuer uns wichtig ist es zu wissen, was Sie wollen und wir realisieren es zu besten Konditionen. Es ist unser Job, den wir gerne machen.

THE YACHTMASTERS EVENTS: Teilnahme und Organisation von nautischen Veranstaltungen. Treffen von Traditionsschiffen aller Epochen, Organisation von Regatten oder Atlantikueberquerungen in der Flottille. Erfahrungen die man auf solchen Events macht, sind fuer Sie wie auch fuer uns eine Bereicherung. Je mehr Schiffe und Segelbegeisterte sich unserem Team anschliessen, um so mehr Moeglichkeiten haben wir, diese Events durchzufuehren.

THE YACHTMASTERS SALES & SERVICE: Wenn Sie einen Partner brauchen, der Ihnen bei der Suche nach einem neuen oder gebrauchten Schiff zur Seite steht, sprechen Sie uns an. Wir unterstuetzen Sie gerne! Auch notwendige Reparaturen bis hin zu einer Generalueberholung sind durch uns moeglich. Wir arbeiten in Kooperation mit einem der besten Bootsbauer Spaniens. Wir vertreten weiterhin Werften wie Hanse und Jeanneau.

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the yachtmasters sailing team

We are a group of professionals, lovers of Classic Sailing, we are dedicated to sailing, to visit and enjoy throughout the world. Like you, we have passion for what we do. In this blog we want you to know us, and maybe you want to join our team. Our activities are:

THE YACHTMASTERS SAILING SCHOOL: Our school of sailing, where we prepare titles of the Royal Yacht Association (RYA) recognized and respected in all countries. You can get training with us, and work in the sport boat industry. The instructors are from different nationalities, so you will have no problem with the language. The boats we have for the practical classes are modern and well equipped, from 30 to 50 feet.

THE YACHTMASTERS CHARTER: Rental modern and classic boats of all kinds in length. Our ships offer impeccable service in the most beautiful and historic vessels you can find. You can choose the destination you want, we have it, and if not, we look for it. The important thing is precisely find what you want, best price and best terms. That's our job and our commitment.

THE YACHTMASTERS EVENTS: Participation and organization of nautical events. We love to meet other sailors, either a concentration of antique boats, a race or a long and exciting journey in good company, navigating preserved. Many friends who daily join the team makes us stronger. With your support we can achieve common goals that alone would be more difficult to perform. Everything is possible.

THE YACHTMASTERS SALES & SERVICE: If you are looking for a companion of adventures and experiences, your own boat, we will help you. New or second hand, course next to us, forming part of the team, we have great professionals in the restauration industry, they will put your boat or you wish to purchase perfectly in place, and in a reasonably priced. We work with Shipyard as Jeanneau s and Hanse.

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the yachtmasters sailing team

Somos un grupo de profesionales, amantes de la Vela Clásica, que nos dedicamos a navegar, a conocer y disfrutar por todo el mundo. Como tú, tenemos pasión por lo que hacemos. En este blog queremos que nos conozcas; Y tal vez quieras formar parte de nuestro equipo. Nuestras actividades son:

THE YACHTMASTERS SAILING SCHOOL: Nuestra escuela de vela, donde preparamos con Titulaciones de la Royal Yacht Association (RYA) reconocidas y respetadas en todos los países. Puedes obtener con nosotros formación profesional, y trabajar en la industria náutica deportiva. Los instructores son de diversas nacionalidades, por lo que no tendrás ningún problema con el idioma. La flota de la que disponemos para las clases prácticas es moderna y bien equipada y va desde los 30 hasta los 50 pies.

THE YACHTMASTERS CHARTER: Alquiler de embarcaciones modernos y clásicos de todo tipo de eslora. Nuestros barcos ofrecen un servicio impecable en los más bellos e históricos veleros que puedas encontrar. Puedes elegir el destino que desees, lo tenemos, y si no, te lo encontramos. Lo importante es precisamente, encontrar lo que quieres, al mejor precio y en las mejores condiciones. Ese es nuestro trabajo y nuestro compromiso.

THE YACHTMASTERS EVENTS: Participación y organización de eventos náuticos. Nos encanta reunir a otros amantes de la vela, ya sea una concentración de barcos de época, una regata o una larga y emocionante travesía en buena compañía, navegando en conserva. Son muchos los amigos que cada día se unen al equipo, y eso nos hace más fuertes. Con vuestro apoyo podemos conseguir objetivos comunes que solos nos serían más complicados de realizar. Todo se puede conseguir.

THE YACHTMASTERS SALES & SERVICE: Si estas buscando un compañero de aventuras y experiencias, tú propio velero, te ayudamos a conseguirlo. Nuevo o de segunda mano, pues a nuestro lado, formando parte del equipo tenemos grandes profesionales de la restauración, un maestro calafate reconocido, que pondrá tu barco o el que quieras comprar perfectamente a punto, y con precios razonables. Trabajamos con Astilleros como Jeanneau y Hanse.