Sail Training International has designated Romania’s Constanta Port as the starting point for the SCF Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016, one of the biggest sailing events in the Black Sea. The organizers’ decision was made based on the success of the 2014 edition, when Constanta, as an intermediary port, attracted over 100,000 visitors in four days.

“Last year’s success was the main argument to convince them to let us host the opening celebrations and the start of the second edition SCF Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta, between September 8 and September 11,” project manager Alin Vintila, Navigator Yacht Club representative, told local Agerpres.

The 2016 Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta will comprise two races. The first one will start on September 11 and will take place between Constanta (Romania) and Novorossiysk (Russia) ports. The second race will take place between Sochi (Russia) and Varna (Bulgaria), between October 2 and October 8.

The Regatta is a teaching event, which is open to all young amateurs who want to learn the art of sailing.People of all abilities can take part in the Regatta, including those with mental and physical disabilities, providing they are over the age of 15. Trainees may join for one or both of the race legs and all ships entering the Regatta are particularly encouraged to recruit trainees between the ages of 15 and 25.

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Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com