Some photos from the

2nd Christmas Encounter of Tall Ships, 1997
port of Santa Cruz de la Palma
Islas Canarias

24, 25, 26 December 1997

Following on the success of the 1997 Christmas Encounter, this year's event will involve more than 15 Tall Ships and thousands of island visitors in a seasonal festival of

Christmas Carol Singing
Local Folklore Performance
Trip to Caldera National Park
Christmas Market with local fare
Rowing Competition
Party with Live Bands
Fireworks

which was followed by

26th Dec. tall-ships raced to San Sebastian, capital of the island of La Gomera where "Telemaco 1997" festival was held

Poster for Event
Download the Announcing Poster!
(full size) for posting in your local sailing organisation!
Includes map of Canary Islands,
highlighting La Palma, which is some 80km NW of Tenerife.

Contact address of Organiser:

Conny Spelbrink
crta. Martin Luis, 32
38715 Puntallana, La Palma
Canarias, SPAIN
Telephone and Fax: +34-22-430392