Tall Ships Races 2019
In July 2019 my home town Fredrikstad had the pleasure of receiving a big number of proud, tall and beautiful ships. As being one of the hosts for the traditional Tall Ships Race.
You can read about this race / show in Wikipedia (starts in Norwegian but other languages can be selected in the left menu)
This is an awesome 'happening' for the city and both it's own citizens plus everyone coming from all over the country -and abroad. It's the third time Fredrikstad arrange this and it's getting more and more beautiful each time. Not only are there so many great ships to see but also shows and people and cultures from all over the world. Some real fun and adventurous days!
Here we see one big beauty being assisted into the city. Many of the biggest ships needed help -often from two -tugs through the narrow river to a safe docking.
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The day before it all started I had a little evening walk through the city to see some preparations. Here is one of more big stages getting ready.
And the river was almost empty and quiet.. -for now!..
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Heavy labor for a small -but strong ) -helper..
A big one from Brazil are soon safely docked
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Right outside where I live I had the pleasure of having this big proud 'Shabab Oman ||' as neighbor.
I shot this from my porch )
The crew on Shabab Oman || was also great entertainers )
Exotic rhythms and tunes right outside my window
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The crews from the ships did a fantastic parade through the streets. Some combined strict uniforms with a smile -like these from Oman
Others took it most seriously only! -like the crew from Mexico
The Brazilian crew was in real party mood!!
And making a carnival of it was also all ok! )
A fine and most various parade it was by crew members that came to both have fun together with us and present their beautiful ships.
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Also at night the ships looked their very best -lovely atmosphere!
The last night before they left there was stunning fireworks to enjoy
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From one of the concerts: -Silya & the sailors..
-that lady is dynamite ) .. Great show!
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Then we are waving bye bye to Shabab Oman || -our entertaining and nice 'neighbors' for a few days..
The big proud lady needed some help behind to stay clear of the riversides -beside that she glided away so very elegant!..
Below you can watch some short videos that gives an impression of the atmosphere when some other ships waved us bye when passing..
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Some more show on the dock before leaving
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Then the Shabab Oman || left us -as one of the very last of them all..
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