July 11 – 14, 2009 more than 100 tall ships and over 2000 young sailors visited St.Petersburg. Festival of Sea and Youth was continued for 4 days long. Coast program of the regatta included the following events: state reception in honor of captains of all ships, disco for young members of crews, fair organization and public excursions at ships, crew parades on city streets and grand awarding of race winners at central square of the city, sport event, concerts, fireworks etc.
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