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Den Helder
Finishing port of The Tall Ships’ Races 2008
20 – 23 August 2008
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.
Den Helder is the home port of the Royal Netherlands Navy, has major fishing and offshore industries and offers no less than six marinas. 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.
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 our liaisons, our technical facilities as well as the extensive programme for trainees, crews and officers. Once again in 2008 Rabobank, the Royal Netherlands Navy and the City of Den Helder will be our main supporters. Together with our many regional & local sponsors they will help us facilitate the hospitality programmes for our guests, this will include day sailing as well as activities on board visiting ships.
Please look forward to a heart warming welcome to The Tall Ships' Races 2008 in Den Helder. Hospitality For those who seek to combine sailing and offshore cruising with maritime history, Den Helder offers the perfect blend. A major port city, strategically situated between the North Sea and the inland waters, Den Helder offers breathtaking maritime monuments and naval fortifications dating back to Napoleonic times. The crews and visitors can expect a warm and heartfelt welcome from local shopkeepers, residents and the hospitality sector
