Drop in to find out more about Hartlepool Tall Ships sail trainee and volunteer opportunities

Published Monday, 9th January 2023

People are invited to make tracks to a special information event this week if they are interested in being a Sail Trainee or a Volunteer when the world famous Tall Ships visit Hartlepool in July.

It’s on Wednesday 11th January in Community Hub Central in York Road from 4pm to 8pm – just drop in!

Places are available for young people aged 15-24 from Hartlepool and the wider Tees Valley to represent the town as Sail Trainees in the Tall Ships Races, as members of a Tall Ship crew.

There are two race options to choose from: Den Helder in Holland to Hartlepool from 1st – 8th July or Hartlepool to Fredrikstad in Norway from 8th to 17th July.

No sailing experience is needed and you’ll experience all the thrills of crewing a tall ship, from taking the helm and hoisting the sails to cooking for the crew and carrying out the night watches. Plus there’s a fantastic celebration and crew parade in store when you reach port.

Wednesday’s event is also an opportunity to find out more about the opportunities for adults of all ages to play a key part in the success of the Hartlepool Tall Ships event as volunteers.

There’s a wide range of roles available for people to share to share their knowledge and love of Hartlepool with visitors and crews alike, including meeting and greeting, helping to staff information points and stage and site management support.

Volunteers are also needed to support the ships as liaison officers and technical volunteers are required to help maintain and repair the ships while they are in Hartlepool.

Rachael Graham, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Event Manager – Tall Ships 2023, said: “Hartlepool Tall Ships is going to be a phenomenal experience and this is your chance to put yourself at the very heart of it, whether as a Sail Trainee helping to crew a ship in one of the races or as a volunteer here on dry land, helping to showcase Hartlepool to the thousands of visitors who’ll be heading to the town.

“Don’t miss out – drop into our information event at Community Hub Central this Wednesday to find out more about all the opportunities.”

If you’re not able to attend the drop-in event but would like to find out more visit www.tallshipshartlepool2023.co.uk