Coinciding with the Bicentennial of the establishment of the First National Governments (1810-2010), the Chilean and Argentinean Navies have joined to organize a continental naval event as part of the celebrations that both countries will hold to recall these significant historical events that marked the independence birth for both nations.
The plan is to hold an International Tall Ships Gathering and Race in the first half of year 2010. Both civilian and military Brigantines, Frigates, Corvettes and Schooners from different countries will sail the seas of South America, as well as visiting places that have stood as landmarks for sailors of all times, such as the “End of the World Lighthouse” on Staten Island or the mythical Cape Horn, where crewmembers are forged into true seamen and authentic Cape Horniers.
With the aim to provide sufficient time to ensure participation, in 2005 both Navies sent out an official joint invitation to 24 different countries which Military Forces or other Official Organisms operate today’s Tall Ships.
This invitation is additional to the general announcement which is being made since 2007, to call upon other vessels of similar characteristics run by civilian authorities or private enterprises that already sail around the world to join the challenge.
For further information, please visit
The Chilean Navy’s website:
www.armada.cl where a section is
specially dedicated to the race
Fair winds and following seas!
