The Ships
Approximately 30 Tall Ships will take part in the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta. Up to 10 of these ships will be Class A Tall Ships. The Ships are now registering to take part in the race. Well add to the list as details become available. Please click on the names to find out more details about each vessel.
Class A
Alexander von Humboldt
Astrid
Capitan Miranda
Cuauhtémoc
Kaliakra
Mir
Pelican
Pogoria
Shabab Oman
Class B
Far Barcelona
Tecla
Class C
Sarie Marais of Plym
Spaniel
Juan de Langara
Class D
Challenger 3
Challenger 4
Endeavour
A complete list of all vessels taking part in the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta is available at this link. |
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Brief Guide to Vessel Classes
A brief guide to vessel details will help you make the most of the maritime sights during the start of the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta 2008. Did you know that all Tall Ships are engaged in the sail training for young people? If you want to take part, register with us!
CLASS A
All square rigged vessels and all other vessels over 40m length overall (LOA)
CLASS B
Traditional rigged vessels with a LOA of less than 40m and with a length a waterline length (LWL) of at least 9.14m
CLASS C
Modern rigged vessels with a LOA of less than 40m and with a LWL of at least 9.14m, not carrying spinnaker-like sails
CLASS D
Modern rigged vessels with a LOA of less than 40m and with a LWL of at least 9.14m carrying spinnaker-like sails
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