The Sail Training International Class A Tall Ships Forum was created in 2004 to provide the operators of Class A vessels that are engaged in sail training with:
- a mechanism to assist in the development and expression of a common message with a single voice that is essential to being heard in today’s world, particularly at the international level on regulatory issues.
- assistance and services specifically focused on the needs and interests of Class A vessel operators.
- a neutral forum in which operators of Class A vessels can meet and discuss issues of common interest.
A formal membership scheme was launched at the end of 2004. Within six months more than 60 Class A vessel operators around the world, close to three-quarters of those engaged in sail training, had signed up. We expect most of the rest to sign up in due course.
For more information on becoming a member of the Class A Tall Ships Forum, contact the
Secretary of the Forum.
Who can attend the Class A Tall Ships Forum Meetings?
• A captain or senior serving officer of a Class A ship and/or a senior member of staff or trustee/director of the organisation owning a Class A ship.
• No more than two representatives per Class A ship.
• Others ONLY by invitation of the CATSF Chairman, based on their expertise and relevance to particular agenda items.
What is a Class A Tall Ship?
Class A vessels are defined by Sail Training International as ‘all square rigged vessels and all other vessels over 40 metres length overall engaged in sail training for young people (full-time or part-time)’.
Who manages the Class A Tall Ships Forum?
The Forum is managed by an international committee under the chairmanship of acting Chairman Doug Prothero. Doug is a member of the International Council of Sail Training International.