| Host cities in 2008 are Liverpool, Måløy, Bergen and Den Helder. |
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Host Cities
Following is a short presentation of the three other official Tall Ships`Race Harbours in 2008:
Liverpool is the first port of The Tall Ships' Races 2008
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| The arrival of The Tall Ships' Races 2008 fleet will herald a spectacular four days of fun and festivities, competitions and events.
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| The eyes of the world will be on Liverpool in 2008 when the city celebrates Europe's biggest cultural festival of the decade - Liverpool as European Capital of Culture. The arrival of the Tall Ships' Race fleet in July will be one of the major highlights for the year.
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| From the moment the ships berth in Liverpool they will experience a welcome and celebration like no other in the world.
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| Their arrival will trigger a mammoth four-day maritime jubilee celebrating the port's 800-year history on a spectacular World Heritage waterfront which has undergone a £1 billion makeover – including a new Liverpool Indoor Arena and a new retail quarter. Liverpool is one of the few European cities with the cultural capacity to absorb, entertain and involve thousands upon thousands of people. From its world-class national collection of museums and galleries and award-winning theatres to a legendary music scene and multi-cultural festivals, Liverpool is a city that knows how to have fun.
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| For the sport-minded, Liverpool is a city with a history of great sporting moments and a true passion for sport. There are two Premiership football clubs to visit - Everton and Liverpool FC, championship golf courses where you can tee off including Royal Liverpool (host of The Open in 2006) to Royal Birkdale (host of The Open in 2008) and a first-class horse racing offer at Aintree, home to the world famous John Smith's Grand National, and Haydock Park, the most visited racecourse in England with superb year round racing action.
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| With an offer as broad as this, it comes as no surprise that Liverpool is fast emerging as one of Europe's premier visitor destinations.
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Liverpool has never before enjoyed such fantastic
opportunities. Don't miss the boat!
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Måløy is the second port of The Tall Ships' Races 2008
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| There's only one sight as beautiful as a Norwegian Fjord...a town like Måløy.
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| The small and charming town of Måløy is situated on the western coast of Norway. There are 4000 inhabitants in Måløy, which is the biggest fishing harbour in Norway.
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| The town's impressive dock is ideal for hosting The Tall Ships' Races in 2008. Måløy is also one of the smallest towns ever to be a host port for the event, and people in Måløy are very enthusiastic about the task, working hard in order to make an unforgettable event in 2008.
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| The town of Måløy is steeped in history. The small island of Moldøen, just outside the centre of the town served as an ancient gathering place for the Vikings a thousand years ago. Meetings were held and decisions of importance for the whole area were made. Centuries later, during the Second World War the town of Måløy again played a crucial role in history when Churchill ordered the first joint operation to hit against the German troops occupying Måløy. New investigations have shown that this battle actually changed the course of the war. A memorial in Moldøen pays tribute to this historical event and from the summer of 2006 a new interactive museum will open for visitors to learn more about this significant occasion.
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The area around Måløy is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Norway, offering a great variety of sightseeing trips, from sandy beaches to high mountain tops, fjords and glaciers. From Måløy, the Cruise-In-Company will go to Bergen, offering an
opportunity to visit the magnificent Norwegian Fjords.
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See you in Måløy 2008!
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Finishing port of The Tall Ships' Race 2008 20 – 23 August 2008
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| Den Helder - A unique blend of Dutch maritime history and offshore sailing.
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| For those who seek to combine sailing with maritime history, Den Helder offers the perfect blend. A major 60,000 plus inhabitants port town, just 80 km north of Amsterdam, Den Helder is Netherlands' number one seaport for offshore yachting. But take a step back in time, and Den Helder offers you breathtaking maritime monuments and naval fortifications, dating back to Napoleonic times and even the Republic's Golden Age.
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| Den Helder is the home port of the Royal Netherlands Navy, has major fishing and offshore industries and offers no less than six marinas.
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| During The Tall Ships' Races visit, the fleet will be located in a vintage berth in and around Willemsoord, once the ancient Napoleonic dockyard of the Royal Netherlands Navy, now fully restored as a nautical theme park under the name of Cape Holland. Offering museums, dry-docks, cinemas, restaurants and a marina set in beautifully rebuilt historical scenery, Cape Holland Willemsoord is a maritime monument of truly European stature.
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| Den Helder is a port well-known to many of the Tall Ships and other sailing vessels that took part in our 1993 and 1997 Sail events. Captains and crews may remember the quality of the liaisons, the technical facilities as well as the extensive programme for trainees, crews and officers.
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| Once again in 2008 Rabobank, the Royal Netherlands Navy and the City of Den Helder will be the main supporters. Together with many regional & local sponsors they will help to facilitate the hospitality programmes for the guests, this will include day sailing as well as activities on board visiting ships.
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Please look forward to a heart warming welcome to The Tall Ships' Races 2008 in Den Helder.
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