The Tall Ships Races are events involving sail training vessels, in which trainee sailors join the crews.
Whether you are complete beginner or a sailing enthusiast, take up the challenge and join the crew on a sea leg of the Tall Ships Races 2027, where you can sail aboard vessels of all categories, discover new horizons and experience unforgettable moments with other young people from all over the world of the same age (from 15 to 25 years old on 31 December of the year of the event).
Bordeaux Métropole, together with its partners, will be offering the opportunity to become a trainee sailor between Bordeaux and A Coruña in Spain, in the magnificent region of Galicia, home to Santiago de Compostela (around eight days of adventure at sea, from 10 to 18 July 2027).
Under the crew’s responsibility, these trainee sailors will be full members of the crew. Their main duties will include:
- Taking part in manoeuvres (hoisting and lowering sails, for example).
- Standing watch (working in rotating shifts to ensure round-the-clock sailing)
- Assisting the crew with ship maintenance
- Participating in life on board: cooking, cleaning, etc.
The ocean as a classroom: immersive learning
The Tall Ships Races have been organised each year by Sail Training International since 1956. These renowned international races for sail training vessels are designed to introduce young people to life at sea. For nearly 70 years, it has been striving to support the personal development and education of young people aged 15 to 25, offering them a unique experience at sea aboard majestic historic and modern tall ships from around the world.
Sail Training International promotes experiential learning based on cooperation, self-discovery, responsibility and self-confidence. Its programmes and scholarships provide thousands of young people – including those from disadvantaged backgrounds – with life-changing opportunities to develop their potential, build resilience and take part in an extraordinary human adventure.
If you are interested in this project, please fill in the form below.
We will start sending out information in November 2026.
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