Organisers of the upcoming Bermuda Tall Ships Festival visited Michael Dunkley to introduce representatives of Sail Training International.

STI members were on the island to discuss preparations for the festival which will bring up to 20 tall ships and 1,000 sailors to Bermuda in early June.

Sail Training Association of Bermuda and Tall Ships Bermuda brought them to visit the Premier who, according to a press release, expressed his support and excitement for the event.

Activities lined up for June include a mini-festival in St George’s, where the ships will initially gather, before a main festival in Hamilton.

The Rendezvous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta is a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation through its founders and founding provinces.

Berths are still available on board ships in all ports for anyone who wants to be a sail trainee. People aged 16 to 25 in particular are encouraged to sign up. E-mail craig@tallships.bm or visit www.tallshipsbermuda.com for more information.