SUNDERLAND TO HOST TALL SHIPS 2018

Sunderland has been chosen as one of the home ports for the Tall Ships Races in 2018.

The races are open to any monohull sailing vessel of more than 9.14m waterline length, provided that at least 50 per cent of the crew is aged between 15 and 25 years old and that the vessel meets strict safety equipment requirements. Leader of Sunderland City Council, Councillor Paul Watson said: ‘This is fantastic news that Sunderland has been chosen as a host port for The Tall Ships races in 2018. This success reflects the enthusiastic response from partners, organisations and individuals across the whole region who supported our bid.’