Nearly 100,000 people visited Tallinn Maritime Days this year
Tallinn Maritime Days, held from Friday to Sunday, attracted nearly 100,000 visitors who enjoyed a diverse maritime and cultural programme.
Nearly 100,000 people attended Tallinn Maritime Days this year, which took place over the weekend. The annual event, which has been held since 2008, was this time spread between Noblessner and the Seaplane Harbour, the Old City Harbour cruise area and the Kalaranna Quarter. Visitors could explore exciting vessels and take trips on Tallinn Bay.
Project manager Robert Peets said that although the final figures are not yet in, 10,000 people managed to go out to sea over the weekend. Many boat captains reported that the number of visitors had doubled compared to last year.
More than 35 different vessels could be seen on Tallinn Bay, ranging from magnificent historic sailing ships to makeshift watercraft. Lauri Väinsalu, head of the Seaplane Harbour marina and coordinator of maritime activities, expressed delight at the sea being as busy as an anthill, while noting the challenge of ensuring safety.
In addition to trips on ships and sailing vessels and concerts, more extreme experiences were offered. The more daring had the opportunity to climb into an old diving suit and take a dip underwater. Priit Kaasikmäe, a member of the Navy Divers' Club, noted that divers used to spend hours in such suits, and they were used to lay cables supplying electricity to all of Estonia's islands.
