Tall Ships Hartlepool

business engagement

sponsor, SUPPORT, TRADE, entertain: be there and be involved

In 2010 nearly a million people attended the first Tall Ships Races port visit in Hartlepool. Our marketing and advertising campaign reached may times that.

2023 will see a bigger and better event, and we have created many opportunities for businesses to get involved. The event and campaign will have many strong themes: Youth, Opportunity, Sustainability, Community, and International Friendship.

Become a Sponsor; support one element of the event that works for you; trade and engage with your customers; entertain staff or clients on the ships: get involved and make sure your company has a presence and benefits from this opportunity.

Choose the right path for you below.

SPONSORSHIP

We will create a partnership with you to place you firmly as a supporter of this important moment for Hartlepool and the North East. We have a raft of benefits across advertising, PR, event venues and marquees, and incredible hospitality to ensure your rewards as a sponsor will both support your community and work for your company.

Visit our Sponsorship page for more details.

vendors & traders

The four day event in July will see up to a million people or more visit Hartlepool and the event site.

If you would like to be a vendor at the event or have a business, be that food, arts, crafting, education, or anything else that benefits from great opportunities to be in front of people, Ships 2023 is a must for you.

We are bringing information together right now for traders and exhibitors.

Visit our Vendors and Exhibitors page for full details and to sign up for opportunities.

Tall ship hospitality

Get on board the stars of the show. Meet the international crews and experience their warm and proud hospitality. More than 20 countries will be represented in Hartlepool from as far away as Asia and South America. These ships will provide no doubt provide you with a venue and experience that will last long in the memory.

Ships will host on board with delicious local catering, drinks and entertainment. You’ll be right in the heart of the Festival, amongst the ‘Forest of Masts‘, or we can take you out to sea – let’s get the sails up! Our expert Tall Ship consultant will help you choose the best ship for you.

Visit our Tall Ship Hospitality page for more details.

What's the latest news?

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We will inform businesses who sign up through our forms on the Vendors, Sponsorship and Tall Ship Hospitality pages of opportunities first. This website will also feature regular updates on the event, as will our social media, so make sure to like and follow!

The Tall Ships

It’s all about the ships! That’s why we’re here. This page will give you details about all the ships as they sign up. Many of these will be available for deck hospitality, and one or two will run public ticketed sailing events for us too. Watch this space!

Why take part as a Sail Trainee?

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to take part in something spectacular! You will make friends for life from all over the world, you will learn a wealth of new and valuable skills that will help you in any challenge that comes your way:

If you are aged 15-24 years old and would like to learn more about this adventure then please register your interest on the form below (under 18s must have their parents’ permission). We will be in touch in the with more information in the coming months.

Volunteer recruitment

Become a sail trainee!

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We’ll send the latest news, events and opportunities to get involved with Ships 2023.

Or visit our Vendor, Sponsorship and Ship Hospitality pages for specific relevant forms.

Join us Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th July 2023