Hartlepool Borough Council, backed by The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool Marina, port operator PD Ports and the Tees Valley Combined Authority, has succeeded in its bid to host the 2023 event.
Here we offer you a photographic slice of what to expect by looking back at images from the races’ 2010 visit to Hartlepool. Is it really more than 10 years ago that tens of thousands of people thronged the town’s streets?
13. Farewell from the crews
The crew of Shabab Oman taking part in the parade. Photograph by Bernadette Malcolmson. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
14. Lining the streets for the big parade
Townsfolk lined Marina Way to enjoy the colourful big parade of crew members on the final day of the event. Photo: CRAIG LENG
15. Farewell from Hartlepool
People watched from the shore as the tall ships left town after four unforgettable days. Photo: Mail file