Parade of Sail! Aberdeen Bay.

Hello again,

BAP Union -Peru

As planned, I went to the beachfront at Aberdeen to view some of the Parade of Sail which was the final spectacular event organised by the Tall Ships Race 2025. The few hours spent watching and waiting were definitely worth it.

One by one, the vessels entered into the Tall Ships Race left Aberdeen Harbour and awaited the others out in the bay. The day was cloudy but it was still easy to view the ships emerging. At this point to negotiate the narrow harbour exit, the vessels are under engine control though some of the vessels had some sails unfurled. 

Alexander von Humboldt II

I'd stupidly forgotten to charge my big camera battery (I hardly ever use it now) so I had to rely on my phone camera. And since I loaned my binoculars to my daughter ages ago, I didn't have them either. That made it difficult to identify the vessels (apart from the green hull and sails of the Alexander von Humboldt II) but I viewed a good few of the Class A and some of the Classes B,C & D. 

I think the organisers all did a fantastic job over the four day event- The Tall Ships committees; Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeenshire Council; and those other involved bodies like the transport systems and food and entertainment venues. Those involved in policing the event - security staff etc did a very good job too. Well done to ALL! 

Gulden Leeuw (?) 

I thank the ships and crews who took part, large vessels and small, it's such a great event all round.

I took the photo above on purpose to show the contrast of the old and the new! Sailing vessels of yesteryear sailing around the more recent Offshore Wind Farm vanes out in Aberdeen Bay. 

I hope I speak for all attendees though I realise that it's a difficult event for people who are disabled or find a long walk difficult. I can't see how the organisers can make attending for these people any easier but I'm sure any suggestions that can be enacted on will be considered in future.

Bon Voyage to all ships and good luck with the next leg of the race to Kristiansand. 

Slainte!