Charleston, SC, USA 25 - 29 June Charleston is consistently ranked one of the best tourist destinations in the US and is known for its historic architecture, haute cuisine, art, and friendly people. The city can trace its heritage back to the early English colonists who laid out a series of broad, elegant boulevards with an array of grand colonial houses. Charleston’s character has been shaped by its long-standing marriage to the sea and has been a critical hub of maritime trade and development in centuries past. When the fleet arrives in Charleston, South Carolina dignitaries will be there to welcome them to the city. Ships will be prominently located where the Cooper and Ashley Rivers meet to form Charleston’s historic harbour. The genuine southern charm and hospitality will take hold, as Charleston welcomes captains, crew, cadets and government officials to a variety of events and activities. Charleston has been an official ASTA port in 2000, 2004, and 2007 and the huge public enthusiasm and excitement for traditional sailing vessels has led the city to create an annual event which will coincide with Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 and is certain to attract a huge crowd to the waterfront. Charleston also has its own sail training ship, the Spirit of South Carolina. Fashioned from the design of a working pilot schooner in Charleston from 1879 and made from live oak and long leaf yellow pine, the ship is devoted to education and launched on 4 March 2007. This vessel serves as a sail training platform for South Carolina youth. Back to Course and other host ports...
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