Dear Tall Ships Friends,

For the fifth time on La Palma and the fourth on La Gomera, several TALL SHIPS shall gather at and around Christmas to celebrate this Fiesta of peace and friendship, together with the local people of these two Canary Islands.

Once again, the two organisers, Conny Spelbrink and Marion Hoogwegt, with collaboration of local authorities and sponsors, invite you all to come and celebrate several days of fun, games, partying and sampling the local atmosphere on these two subtropical islands.
 

An extensive programme has been set up, including a race between La Palma and La Gomera.

Ships can participate in one or both the Fiestas and the race.

A preview of the activities is as follows:

Host port of Santa Cruz de La Palma:
 

• 24^th December:
• Arrival during the course of the day
• Religious celebrations in the town of Santa Cruz in the evening

• 25^th December:
• Open Ship, visitors allowed on board in the morning.
• Local crafts market
• Music throughout the day
• Games and competitions in the port
• Exhibition "The Sea" in the town
• Cocktail for Captains and organisers
• Big Time Dancing with famous local band in the evening
• Fireworks
• Optional half day excursion of the island in the morning

 
• 26^th December: Early Start to La Gomera - RACE!!!!
 

 
• 26^th December:
• Arrival at La Gomera in the afternoon
• Folkloric music groups
• Cocktail for captains and authorities
• Barbecue and Sea Song Festival
• Music, dance and fireworks

 
• 27^th December Half day excursion for the crew
• Open Ship, possibility to visit the ships
• Maritime games and competitions in the port and at the plaza
• A drink for everyone
• Departure of all the ships in the afternoon

 

 

Please confirm your participation to:

La Palma:                                                    La Gomera:
Conny Spelbrink                                            Marion Hoogwegt
Crta. Martin Luis 32,                                     Chejelipes 33
38715 Puntallana                                          San Sebastián de La Gomera
La Palma

Tel. +34-922-430392                                    Tel: +34-922-871338

Mobile: +34-659-121980                               Mobile: +34-670-934688

E-mail: active@arrakis.es                             E-mail: chejel@teleline.es

released: La Palma, La Gomera, 15^th September 2000

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