# Nomad · The Tall Ships Races (sail training): sources

Row #35 of `experiences_v1.csv` (research pass 3 Oct 2026, IST). Dates and deadlines come from `cal.py` (date check 4 Oct 2026, IST), which is the source of truth for dates, with the 4 Oct 2026 source-rule audit applied. The page deliberately shows **no prices** and no contact emails; see the official site.

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Name, place (Rotating ports (2027: Bordeaux, A Coruña, Sines), France / Spain / Portugal), continent | https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/the-tall-ships-races-2027/ (primary) · https://sailtraininginternational.org/a-guide-to-booking-your-voyage/ (secondary) |
| Usual timing: July-August (2027 series dates published by the organiser) | https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/the-tall-ships-races-2027/ (primary) · https://sailtraininginternational.org/a-guide-to-booking-your-voyage/ (secondary) |
| What you build / use: LEARN to sail a tall ship as trainee crew: handle sails, steer and keep watch | https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/the-tall-ships-races-2027/ (primary) · https://sailtraininginternational.org/a-guide-to-booking-your-voyage/ (secondary) |
| How a traveller takes part: Book a trainee berth on a participating ship through Sail Training International or the ship itself; no sailing experience needed | https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/the-tall-ships-races-2027/ (primary) · https://sailtraininginternational.org/a-guide-to-booking-your-voyage/ (secondary) |
| Participation level: Learn (trainee crew) | https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/the-tall-ships-races-2027/ (primary) · https://sailtraininginternational.org/a-guide-to-booking-your-voyage/ (secondary) |
| Entry requirements / deadline: Trainees are mainly aged 15-25; each ship sets its own booking terms, ages and kit list | https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/the-tall-ships-races-2027/ (primary) · https://sailtraininginternational.org/a-guide-to-booking-your-voyage/ (secondary) |
| Verification note (research pass): Dates and ports from Sail Training International's 2027 event page (checked 26 Oct 2026). Ship-by-ship details are on the ships' own pages. | experiences_v1.csv |
| Date: 8 Jul–1 Aug 2027: The Tall Ships Races 2027: Bordeaux, A Coruña, Sines. Sail Training International: 8 Jul-1 Aug 2027. Bordeaux 8-11 Jul, A Coruña 16-19 Jul, Sines 29 Jul-1 Aug. Build/use: Sail as trainee crew on a tall ship (sails, steering, watch-keeping). How to join: Book a trainee berth on a participating ship (mainly ages 15-25; no experience needed). | https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/the-tall-ships-races-2027/ |
| Take-part route "Sail as a trainee on a tall ship" (Learn the skill): Book a berth as trainee crew on a ship in the race fleet. You do not need sailing experience: each ship has a permanent crew, and you take your turn at hoisting sails, steering and maintenance in a watch system. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above |
| Check note: Trainees are mainly aged 15-25, with some older people; each ship sets its own terms, so check the ship's own page. | CSV verification notes / dated items above |
| Check note: Pack in a soft bag, not a suitcase: space on board is tight. | CSV verification notes / dated items above |
| Check note: The 2027 series runs 8 Jul-1 Aug: Bordeaux 8-11 Jul, A Coruña 16-19 Jul, Sines 29 Jul-1 Aug. | CSV verification notes / dated items above |

## Skills you'll need (section 03)

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Skills (this experience): Watch-keeping: working in a team that takes turns running the ship day and night; Sail handling, steering and line handling under the permanent crew's guidance; Living aboard: sharing a bunk space, packing light and keeping to the ship's routines | Skills research, checked 2026-10-26 (IST) |
| Difficulty (our estimate): Beginner; prep time (our estimate): a few evenings to read the guides and pack. Difficulty and prep time are Curiosta editorial estimates for a first-timer, not organiser figures. | Curiosta editorial estimate |
| Refresher, practice and safety steps: No sailing experience is needed: each ship has a permanent crew that teaches you the ropes. / Life on board runs on a watch system: each day is divided into watches, and a team of crewmates takes responsibility in turn. / Pack in a soft, foldable bag or rucksack, not a suitcase: there is no room for it by your bunk. / Trainees are mainly aged 15-25, with some older people; check the ship's own age and booking terms before you choose a voyage. / Ships range from Class C or D vessels with a handful of sleepers to Class A tall ships with 100 or more, and a voyage may be a Race Leg or a Cruise-in-Company: read the booking guide to see which suits you. / Read the 'A day on board' page so the watch routine is familiar before you join. / Work through the kit list and test-pack a soft bag. / Try a day sail or a taster session with a local sailing club if you can. / Follow the ship's crew and the safety briefing at all times. / Pack warm layers and waterproofs from the kit list. / Check each ship's own medical and age rules before booking. | Our summary of the resources below |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Sail Training International (organiser)): The Tall Ships Races 2027: The three 2027 host ports and their dates. | https://sailtraininginternational.org/event/the-tall-ships-races-2027/ |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Sail Training International (organiser)): A guide to booking your voyage: How to choose a ship and book a trainee berth. | https://sailtraininginternational.org/a-guide-to-booking-your-voyage/ |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Sail Training International (organiser)): A day on board: The watch system, meals and daily routine. | https://sailtraininginternational.org/life-onboard/a-day-on-board/ |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Sail Training International (organiser)): Kit list: What to pack, and why a soft bag. | https://sailtraininginternational.org/life-onboard/kit-list/ |

## Check notes shown on the page

- Trainees are mainly aged 15-25, with some older people; each ship sets its own terms, so check the ship's own page.
- Pack in a soft bag, not a suitcase: space on board is tight.
- The 2027 series runs 8 Jul-1 Aug: Bordeaux 8-11 Jul, A Coruña 16-19 Jul, Sines 29 Jul-1 Aug.

## Our grouping

- Levels shown: Learn the skill (our grouping of the CSV participation level "Learn (trainee crew)").
- Usual months used by the month filter: Jul, Aug.