The American Sail Training Association and Sail San Francisco invite you to experience the Tall Ships Challenge® 2002, a series of Tall Ships® races and port festivals designed to celebrate the rich maritime heritage of North America. The excitement begins in British Columbia where the vessels will cruise in company down to Seattle. The fleet will then race from Seattle to San Francisco, where the ships, crews and spectators will enjoy an exciting calendar of port events designed and organized by Sail San Francisco. The second leg of the race will start in San Francisco and end in Los Angeles. From Los Angeles, the vessels will cruise in company to San Diego, the Tall Ships Challenge® 2002 final port of call. Many of these beautiful vessels will join the Tall Ships Challenge® 2002 after participating in Sail Korea 2002 and racing across the Pacific Ocean.

Activities Calendar 2002

Wednesday, August 28

Tall Ships Parade Welcome
Sunset Salute Ceremony
Captain's Gala

Thursday, August 29

Public Boarding of Ships
Tall Ship Receptions
Official Captain's Reception

Friday, August 30

Public Boarding of Ships
Tall Ship Receptions
All Crew Party
Day & Sunset Sails

Saturday, August 31

Public Boarding of Ships
Tall Ship Receptions
Day Sails
Sunset Sails

Sunday, September 1

Public Boarding of Ships
Tall Ship Receptions
Cadets Sports Competitions
All Crew Parade to Ferry Plaza
Ferry Plaza Concert & Festival
Day & Sunset Sails

Monday, September 2

Day Sails
Race to Los Angeles

Anticipated Crew Activities
Friendship Program for Tall Ships