The Tall Ships Races are organised by Sail Training International and apprentice sailors are given the opportunity to join the crew on board the sail training ships. Young people from all backgrounds can take part in these races, whatever their level of education or sailing knowledge.

In partnership with Le Havre Seine Métropole, and thanks to the work of the local councils, higher education establishments, high schools, training schools, social welfare associations and businesses from the urban community, this scheme is giving young people from the region the opportunity to take part in this year’s The Tall Ships Races.

Apprentice sailors will be actual crew members, sailing aboard an exceptional ship for a week during one of the 2 first legs of the race: Le Havre - Dunkirk from 6 to 12 July 2025 or Dunkirk – Aberdeen (Scotland) from 12 to 21 July 2025.

As part of their sailing qualification, apprentice sailors will learn how to sail on this rewarding experience at sea.

• Must be aged between 18 and 25 at the time of departure and live in the Le Havre Seine Métropole urban community.

• Must be students in a higher education establishment, high school students, members of a social welfare association, signed up to a training centre or employed in a company.

• Dream of a unique and fascinating experience.

Les apprentis-matelots, grâce à la collaboration des partenaires impliqués dans le dispositif, auront l'opportunité de vivre une expérience enrichissante. Ils pourront ainsi vivre leur apprentissage à la voile et participer à un voyage à bord d'un grand voilier. Cette expérience se déroule soit lors de l'étape 1 de la course, reliant Le Havre à Dunkerque, soit lors de l'étape 2, reliant Dunkerque à Aberdeen.

Les Communes de Le Havre Seine Métropole participant au dispositif :

• La Remuée
• Fontaine-la-Mallet
• Criquetot l‘Esneval
• Octeville-sur-Mer
• Fongueusemare
• Sainte-Adresse
• Montivilliers
• Gonfreville l’Orcher
• Rolleville
• Fontenay
• Notre-Dame-du-Bec
• Angerville l’orcher
• Et la Ville du Havre

Les entreprises du territoire participant au dispositif :

• HAROPA Ports
• Leader group
• SIM emploi

Les établissements participant au dispositif :

• Université Le Havre Normandie
• Ecole 42 Le Havre
• ENSM

Les associations participant au dispositif:

• Conservatoire Maritime du Havre
• Fondation Les Nids
• Afev
• Ligue de Voile de Normandie

 

Au total, entre 2023 et 2025, une centaine de jeunes ont pu bénéficier de ce dispositif.