The Tallinn Maritime Days opened yesterday with a festive sea parade "The sea is, the sea remains", which culminated with a festive opening ceremony on the Noblessner harbor stage, where Jalmar Vabarna and the winner of the Noore Pärimusbänd 2023 competition Triuka, Jarek Kasar and Kõrsikud performed.
Tallinn's 15th Maritime Days were opened with a spectacular concert in the cruise area of Vanasadama and in Lennusadama. The Tallinn Port Mixed Choir Laulude Lemmik, Tallinna Raekoor, Jüri Pootsmann's Acoustic Trio and Elephants From Neptune performed on the stage of the Old Port cruise area. On the airport stage, Gameboy Tetris & Friends, Clicherik & Mäxi and Villemdrillem, the band Põhja-Tallinn and DJ Ruff performed.
This year, compared to previous years, you can see the most ships and various marine vessels. In addition, the audience has the opportunity to take part in various maritime special events such as spectacular sailing regattas, a sea parade, a sunset concert and a jet ski competition.
One of the important events in the the Tallinn Maritime Days program is the traditional Tallinn Race, which takes place from 13th-16th of July. Top Estonian and Finnish sailors in various two-boat classes, including RS Feva, 29er and 49er, take part in the regatta. In addition, young sailors in the Optimist class and parasailers in the Hansa 303 class will participate in the regatta. The regatta races can be watched perfectly from the terrace of the Lennusadama marina building and from the harbor cafe.
Exciting activities and performances are also organized for children, versatile entertainment is offered for the whole family, and various practical workshops are held. The Tallinn Maritime Days concerts are free for everyone, ticket money only needs to be paid for sea trips in the Tallinn Bay and for some attractions intended for children.
You can find the entire gallery of the first day of Tallinn Sea Days HERE.
Photos: Aron Urb, Martin Dremljuga, Glänel Tirrand
