The finals of The TallShipsRaces – traffic organisation

The largest outdoor event in our city is only two weeks away. Below are some important organisational guidelines for residents, especially those living or working within the event’s area.

Major events in our city make it necessary to introduce temporary changes in traffic and public transport organisation. Some streets will be closed, and additional bus and tram service will be provided to make it easier for residents to get to the event’s area and conveniently return home. Drivers and passengers are kindly requested to familiarise themselves with what awaits them during the finals of The TallShipsRaces 2024 and in the preparatory period.

 

1. Traffic organisation

Changes to traffic and public transport organisation will be introduced in stages, starting from 27 July. We apologise drivers for the inconvenience and ask for their understanding, both during the event and in the preparatory period. Szczecin residents and visitors are encouraged to use public transport. Additional lines will be provided; some regular lines will be extended until late at night, and additional service will be offered. Buses or trams will depart from the main junctions within the event’s area every few minutes to let everyone get home or to the event’s destination both efficiently and safely.

The temporary traffic organisation will be introduced in stages:

1. Stage 1 – 27 July 2024 (Saturday) from 6.00 a.m. to 29 July 2024 (Monday) until 00.01 a.m., involving the complete closure of:

• Zbożowa and Wendy Streets from the junction with Spichrzowa Street,
• Komandorska Street.

 

 

1. Stage 2 – 29 July 2024 (Monday) from 00.01 a.m. to 31 July 2024 (Wednesday) until 00:01 a.m., involving the complete closure of:

• Zbożowa and Wendy Streets from the junction with Spichrzowa Street,
• Komandorska Street,
• Admiralska Street,
• Wawelska Street at the section from Jarowita Street to Wały Chrobrego Street,
• Wały Chrobrego Street,
• H. Pobożnego Street at the section from Z. Starego Street to Szczerbcowa Street,
• Małopolska Street at the section from Jarowita Street to Komandorska Street,
• Jana z Kolna Street at the section from the entrance connector of the Castle Route, from the side of the Long Bridge, to Kapitańska Street,
• the entrance and exit connectors of the Castle Route, in the direction of Dubois Street,

• Vehicle traffic will be restricted on the following streets (entry only with passes):
• Łady Street at the section from Kapitańska Street to the junction with Dubois Street,
• Storrady Street.

 

1. Stage 3 – 31 July 2024 (Wednesday) from 00.01 a.m. to 6 August 2024 (Tuesday) until 4.00 a.m., involving the closure of:

• Władysława IV Street from Św. Floriana Street (entry only with passes),
• Celna Street (entry only with passes),

• Zbożowa Street – at the section to Spichrzowa Street, entry only with passes,
• Jana z Kolna Street, at the section from the entrance connector of the Castle Route, from the side of the Long Bridge, to the junction with Kapitańska Street,
• Z. Starego Street, at the section from H.Pobożnego Street to Wały Chrobrego Street. At the section from Starzyńskiego Street to H.Pobożnego Street, entry only with passes. One-way traffic will be introduced at the section from Starzyńskiego Street to H.Pobożnego Street,
• Szczerbcowa Street, at the section from H.Pobożnego Street to Wały Chrobrego Street. At the section from Pobożnego Street to Starzyńskiego Street, entry only with passes. One-way traffic will be introduced at the section from H.Pobożnego Street to Starzyńskiego Street,
• H.Pobożnego Street, at the section from Z.Starego Street to Szczerbcowa Street. One-way traffic will be introduced at the section from Wawelska Street to Szczerbcowa Street,
• Jarowita Street,
• Małopolska Street at the section from Jarowita Street to Komandorska Street. At the section from H.Pobożnego Street to Jarowita Street, entry only with passes,
• Wawelska Street at the section from Jarowita Street to Wały Chrobrego Street,
• Wały Chrobrego Street,
• Komandorska Street,
• Admiralska Street,
• One-way traffic will be introduced on Plantowa Street, from Starzyńskiego Street to Matejki Street.

 

 

Vehicle traffic will be restricted on the following streets (entry only with passes):

• Łady Street, at the section from Kapitańska Street to the junction with Dubois Street,
• Storrady Street,
• Kapitańska Street,

4.   Stage 4 – 6 August 2024 (Tuesday) from 4.00 a.m. to 8 August 2024 (Thursday) until 4.00 a.m., involving the closure of:

• Zbożowa and Wendy Streets from the junction with Spichrzowa Street.
• Komandorska Street,
• Two-way traffic will be introduced on Małopolska Street, at the section from Jarowita Street to Komandorska Street,

 

 

Restoration of the regular traffic organisation – 8 August 2024 (Thursday) at  4.00 a.m. at the latest

On 29-30 July 2024 during peak hours, i.e., from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m., it will be possible to exit the Castle Route towards Jana z Kolna Street in the direction of the Szczecin Shipyard.

Traffic on the closed Jana z Kolna Street, from the side of the Szczecin Shipyard, will be diverted through:

• Towards the Castle Route: Dubois – Parkowa – Malczewskiego – Matejki – the Castle Route.
• Towards the Long Bridge: Dubois – Parkowa – Malczewskiego – Matejki – the Castle Route – Farna – Sołtysia – Wyszyńskiego.

Traffic on the closed Jana z Kolna Street, from the side of the Castle Road towards the Szczecin Shipyard, will be diverted through the following streets: Matejki – Malczewskiego – Parkowa – Dubois.

Traffic on the closed Jana z Kolna Street, towards the Szczecin Shipyard from the side of the Long Bridge, will be diverted through the following streets: Wyszyńskiego – Niepodległości Avenue – Wyzwolenia – Malczewskiego – Parkowa – Dubois.

 

1. Passes

In connection with The TallShipsRaces and the planned changes in traffic organisation, involving, in particular, the closure of some streets in the period from 29 July to 6 August, the organisers have designated two zones:

a red zone to which entry will be restricted exclusively for vehicles of the organiser, authorised services and companies having their seats in that zone. A deposit will be charged for each pass issued, in accordance with the applicable regulations;

a blue zone to which entry (along with a parking option) will be restricted exclusively for residents and employees of companies and institutions located in the following streets: Małopolska, Pobożnego, Zygmunta Starego, Szczerbcowa, Wawelska, Kapitańska, Storrady, Zbożowa at the section up to the junction with Spichrzowa Streets, and for holders of passes to the red zone.

1. Residents of the above-listed streets will receive one pass per dwelling. In order to receive a pass, proof of residence, i.e., a paid bill with the address of the premises or registration at the correct address, must be presented at the pass office.
2. Companies and institutions operating in the above-listed streets will receive two passes per company/institution.
3. Companies with their own car parks will receive the number of passes corresponding to the number of parking spaces they have.
4. Passes must be shown each time upon entry to the event’s area, at the control point, and then left in the car in a visible place, with the data side up.
5. A valid pass should contain data in all required boxes, including the following: vehicle registration number, contact number, company name.
6. A valid pass allows one vehicle, whose registration number is stated on the pass, to enter the restricted-traffic zone.

 

 

Passes can only be collected from 19 July to 5 August at the Pass Office located at Jana z Kolna Street 6 (the former Marine Station). Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m., Saturday – Sunday: 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.

Should you have any questions or doubts, contact us via a dedicated e-maill address or phone number: przepustki@zstw.szczecin.pl; tel. 451 005 918.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE! In the red zone, parking will be allowed only in designated spaces for vehicles with special passes. Vehicles without proper passes, when left in the zones excluded from traffic, will be towed away at the owner’s expense.

 

1. Urban transport

Changes applicable from 29 July to 5 August 2024  

Tram line 6 will be suspended and tram line 5 will run on the extended route: Zawadzkiego Housing Estate – Rodła Square – Matejki – Dubois – Gocław.

Line 70 buses from the “Plac Rodła” stop will run via Piłsudskiego – Matejki – Hołdu Pruskiego Square (turning through the tram tracks) – Hołdu Pruskiego Square – Zygmunta Starego – Starzyńskiego – Małopolska – Żołnierza Polskiego Square, to the “Plac Żołnierza Polskiego” stop and further without changes. The “Starzyńskiego” stop will be moved to the opposite side of the street (No. 13911). The “Teatr Współczesny” and “Jarowita” stops will not be operated.

Line 90 buses from the “Plac Żołnierza Polskiego” stop will run via Żołnierza Polskiego Square – Hołdu Pruskiego Square – Zygmunta Starego – Starzyńskiego – Małopolska (via the track), to the “Filharmonia” stop and further without changes. The “Starzyńskiego” stop will be moved to the opposite side of the street (No. 13911). The “Teatr Współczesny” and “Jarowita” stops will not be operated.

 

Changes applicable on 2 August 2024

Additional bus line 859 will be launched, running from Rodła Square to Szosa Polska (at the section from Rodła Square to Zagórskiego, along the route of line 107 and further to the Szosa Polska terminus). Bus service will be provided between 9.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. every 20 minutes.

The “Hangarowa” stop (on-demand), in both directions for tram lines 2, 7 and 8, will change its status to a permanent stop from 7.00 p.m. until the end of the tram service.

The “Celna” stop (on-demand stop), in both directions for tram lines 2, 7 and 8, will change its status to a permanent stop from 7.00 p.m. until the end of tram service.

 

Changes applicable on 3 and 4 August 2024

Line 806 buses (Rodła Square – Pomorzany Dobrzyńska) will run more frequently after noon, until 6.00 p.m. every 7.5 minutes, after 6.00 p.m. every 10 minutes.

Additional bus line 841 will be launched, running from Heyki – Gdański Boulevard – św. Floriana – Portowców Roundabout – Energetyków – Wyszyńskiego – Port Gate – Krzywoustego – Kościuszki Square – Piastów Avenue – Mieszka I – Cukrowa – Przecław. Bus service will be provided between noon and midnight (until 11.00 p.m. every 30 minutes, after 11.00 p.m. every 10 minutes).

Additional bus line 859 will be launched, running from Rodła Square – Szosa Polska (at the section from Rodła Square to Zagórskiego, via the 107 line route and further to the Szosa Polska terminus). Bus service will be provided between noon and 11.00 p.m. (until 1.00 p.m. every 15 minutes, until 7.00 p.m. every 12 minutes, and after 7.00 p.m. every 20 minutes).

Additional bus line 866 will be launched, running from Turkusowa (line 84 stop) – Walecznych – Mączna – Kolorowych Domów – Chłopska – Handlowa – Łubinowa – Struga – Gryfińska – Batalionów Chłopskich – Granitowa – Metalowa – Podjuchy Station (line 66 stop). Bus service will be provided between noon and 11.00 p.m. every 30 minutes.

The “Hangarowa” stop (on-demand), in both directions for tram lines 2, 7 and 8, will change its status to a permanent stop from 11.00 a.m. until the end of the tram service.

The “Celna” stop (on-demand stop), in both directions for tram lines 2, 7 and 8, will change its status to a permanent stop from 11.00 a.m. until the end of tram service

 

Changes applicable on 4 August 2024

Saturday timetables will apply for all lines, except for line 62. Line 62 service will not be provided.

 

Night urban transport changes applicable from 29/30 July to 5/6 August 2024

Night line 526 will operate as a diversion in both directions: from the “Wyszyńskiego” stop via Wyszyńskiego – Port Gate – Niepodległości Avenue – Żołnierza Polskiego Square – Hołdu Pruskiego Square – Matejki – Malczewskiego – Parkowa – Dubois, to the “Dubois” stop, and then along its regular route, according to the regular timetable. The “Wyszyńskiego” stop in the direction of Police will be located on Wyszyńskiego Street (as for lines 52, 521 and 527, No. 10916). The “Dubois” stop, in the direction of the Central Railway Station, will be located on Dubois Street (as for line 525, No. 13332). The “Wały Chrobrego” and “Teatr Polski” stops will not be operated.

 

Additional tram service on 2–4 August 2024

Tram lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 service will be extended by midnight, with a frequency of around every 20 minutes:

• Line 2 (Niebuszewo Station – Turkusowa):

Departures from Celna Street to the Niebuszewo Station: 11.03, 11.23, 11.43, 11.59 (returning to the Pogodno terminus along the regular route), 0.19 (returning to the Pogodno terminus along the regular route), 0.34 (on Friday, returning to the terminus along the regular route), 0.34 (on Saturday and Sunday, returning to the Pogodno terminus via Wojska Polskiego Avenue),

Departures from Celna Street to Turkusowa: 11.23, 11.43, 0.03;

• Line 3 (Zawadzkiego Housing Estate – Potulicka):

Departures from the Port Gate to the Zawadzkiego Housing Estate: 11.16, 11.36, 11.51, 0.06 (exit to the Pogodno terminus),

Departures from the Port Gate to Potulicka: 11.09, 11.29, 11.49,

Departures from Rodła Square (from the side of Niebuszewo) to the Golęcin terminus: 0.37 (on Friday), 0.25 (on Saturday and Sunday);

• Line 4 (Szyrockiego Square – Żołnierza Polskiego Square):

Departures from Żołnierza Polskiego Square to Szyrockiego Square: 10.56, 11.16, 11.36, 11.56;

Line 5 (Zawadzkiego Housing Estate – Żołnierza Polskiego Square – Gocław): from 11.00 p.m., service will be provided on a shortened route, from Żołnierza Polskiego Square to Gocław,

Departure from Rodła Square to Gocław: 11.19 (only on Saturday and Sunday),

Departures from Żołnierza Polskiego Square to Gocław via the Philharmonic: 11.20 (only on Friday), 11.40, 0.00;

• Line 7 (Zawadzkiego Housing Estate – Turkusowa):

Departures from Celna Street to Turkusowa: 11.13, 11.33, 11.53, 00.08,

Departures from Celna Street to Zawadzkiego Housing Estate (on Friday): 11.33, 11.54, 00.04, 00.24, 00.43,

Departures from Celna Street to Zawadzkiego Housing Estate (on Saturday and Sunday): 11.33, 11.54, 00.24 (exit to the Pogodno terminus via Wojska Polskiego Avenue),

Departures from Celna Street to the Golęcin terminus (on Saturday and Sunday): 00.04, 00.43;

Line 8 (Turkusowa – Gumieńce):

Departures from Celna Street to Gumieńce: 22:58, 11.18, 11.38, 11.49,

Departures from Celna Street to Turkusowa: 11.18, 11.38, 11.58,

Departures from Celna Street to the Pogodno terminus: 0.09, 0.29 (only on Friday),

Departures from Celna Street to the Golęcin terminus: 0.29 (only on Saturday and Sunday).

 

Additional bus service between 11.00 p.m. and midnight

• Line 68 (Rodła Square – Świergotki):

Departures from Rodła Square: 11.24, 11.44, 0.04;

• Line 75 (Celna – Zawadzkiego Housing Estate):

Departures from Celna Street (a stop on the tracks in the direction of the Port Gate) to the Zawadzkiego Housing Estate: 11.23, 11.33, 11.43, 11.53, 0.03;

Departures from Wyszyńskiego Street (a stop on the tracks in the direction of the Port Gate) to Zawadzkiego Housing Estate: 11.24, 11.34, 11.44, 11.54, 0.04;

• Line 87 (Celna – Podbórz):

Departures from Celna Street (a stop on the tracks in the direction of the Port Gate) to Podbórz: 11.25, 11.45, 0.05,

Departures from Wyszyńskiego Street (a stop on the tracks in the direction of the Port Gate) to Podbórz: 11.26, 11.46, 0.06;

• Line 107 (Rodła Square – Police Wyszyńskiego Polana):

Departures from Rodła Square: 11.19, 11.29, 11.39, 11.49, 11.59;

• Line 841 (Heyki – Przecław):

Departures from Celna Street (a stop on the tracks in the direction of the Port Gate) to Przecław: 11.28, 11.38, 11.48, 11.58, 0.08,

Departures from Wyszyńskiego Street (a stop on the tracks in the direction of the Port Gate) to Przecław: 11.29, 11.39, 11.49, 11.59, 0.09;

• Line 806 (Rodła Square – Pomorzany Dobrzyńska):

Departures from Rodła Square: 11.04, 11.14, 11.24, 11.34, 11.44, 11.54, 0.04,

Departures from the Port Gate towards Pomorzany Dobrzyńska: 11.06, 11.16, 11.26, 11.36, 11.46, 11.56, 0.06;

• Line 811 (Kościuszki Square – Pomorzany Dobrzyńska):

Departures from Kościuszki Square: 11.13, 11.33, 11.53, 0.13;

• Line A (Słoneczne Housing Estate – Ludowa):

Departures from Wyszyńskiego Street to the Słoneczne Housing Estate: 11.31, 11.51, 0.11,

Departures from Wyszyńskiego Street to Ludowa: 11.14, 11.34, 11.54, 0.14;

• Line B (Bukowe Housing Estate – Arkońskie Housing Estate):

Departures from Wyszyńskiego Street to the Bukowe Housing Estate: 11.21, 11.41, 0.01, 0.21,

Departures from Wyszyńskiego Street to the Arkońskie Housing Estate: 11.24, 11.44, 0.04;

• Line C (Rodła Square – Kasztanowe Housing Estate):

Departures from Rodła Square: 11.21, 11.41, 0.01,

Departures from Wyszyńskiego Street to the Kasztanowe Housing Estate: 11.26, 11.46, 0.06.

 

Additional bus service between 11.00 p.m. and 0.30 a.m.

• Line 64 (Dąbie Housing Estate – Klucz, not reaching the “Dąbie Dworzec” stop):

Departures from Jaśminowa ZUS to the Dąbie Housing Estate: 11.22, 11.42, 0.02, 0.22,

Departures from Jaśminowa ZUS to Klucz: 11.22, 11.42, 0.02, 0.22;

• Line 73 (Basen Górniczy – Wielgowo Borsucza):

Departures from Basen Górniczy: 11.15, 11.45, 0.15,

Departures from Jaśminowa ZUS to Wielgowo Borsucza: 11.22, 11.52, 0.22;

• Line 79 (Ułanów Podolskich Roundabout – Jezierzyce):

Departures from Jaśminowa ZUS do Jezierzyce: 11.37, 0.07;

• Line 84 (Turkusowa – Kijewo):

Departures from Turkusowa: 11.17, 11.37, 11.57, 0.17,

Departures from Jaśminowa ZUS to Kijewo: 11.27, 11.47, 0.07, 0.27;

• Line 96 (Basen Górniczy – Kasztanowe Housing Estate):

Departures from Basen Górniczy: 11.20, 11.40, 0.00, 0.20.

 

Additional tourist tram line 0 service

Additional tourist tram line 0 service will be provided on 3-4 August 2024 along a modified route. Line 0 route: Potulicka – Narutowicza – 3 Maja – Niepodległości Avenue – Brama Portowa Square –Niepodległości Avenue – Żołnierza Polskiego Square – Hołdu Pruskiego Square – Matejki – Malczewskiego – Parkowa – Dubois – Firlika – Antosiewicza – Nocznickiego – Firlika – Dubois – Parkowa – Malczewskiego – Matejki – Hołdu Pruskiego Square – Żołnierza Polskiego Square – Brama Portowa Square – Zwycięstwa Square – Krzywoustego – Kościuszki Square – Krzywoustego – Bohaterów Warszawy Avenue – Wawrzyniaka – Wojska Polskiego Avenue – Szarych Szeregów Square – Piłsudskiego – Odrodzenia Square – Piłsudskiego – Grunwaldzki Square – Piłsudskiego – Rodła Square – Wyzwolenia Avenue – Żołnierza Polskiego Square – Niepodległości Avenue – Brama Portowa Square – Niepodległości Avenue – 3 Maja – Narutowicza – Potulicka.

 

Departure times from the “Potulicka” stop: 11.22 a.m., 00.42 p.m., 2.02 p.m., 3.22 p.m., 4.42 p.m. Line 0 trams will stop at:

• “Potulicka” (the inner track),
• “Brama Portowa”,
• “Plac Żołnierza Polskiego”,
• “Stocznia Szczecińska”,
• “Brama Portowa”,
• “Plac Kościuszki”,
• “Plac Gałczyńskiego”,
• “Plac Szarych Szeregów”,
• “Plac Grunwaldzki”,
• “Plac Rodła”,
• “Plac Żołnierza Polskiego”,
• “Brama Portowa”,
• “Potulicka”.

 

1. Information points of the Urban Transport Authority

In order to ensure as much safety for passengers as possible and to assist them in efficiently getting to the event’s area and back home, on 2-4 August, temporary information points of the Urban Transport Authority will be provided. Rodła Square, Port Gate, Hangarowa Park&Ride, Celna, Jasminowa ZUS, Energetyków, Wyszyńskiego, Turkusowa, Basen Górniczy, Main Railway Station/Owocowa – this is where you will find information on the functioning of public transport during the event. On Friday, 2 August, the information points on Wyszyńskiego, Port Gate and Rodła Square will work from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 a.m., and the remaining points – from 4.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. On Saturday, 3 August, all information points will work from 2.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m., and on Sunday, 4 August, from 0.00 p.m. to 10 p.m.

More than 200 Urban Transport Authority employees will provide information on the functioning of public transport. They will also offer assistance and explanations, as well as ensure safe movement within transport junctions. Other staff members will be delegated to sell tickets, make sure that the ticket machines are in working order, supervise the temporary traffic organisation, and check the road lanes for potentially unauthorised use. Cleaning staff will ensure that the city is kept clean throughout the event. Finally, the Urban Transport Authority traffic control dispatchers will supervise the security of public transport operation, and provide day-to-day transport control and management.

 

1. Ticket office working hours

Ticket Office location	2 August 2024	3 August 2024	4 August 2024
Wyszyńskiego	4.00 p.m. – 1.00 a.m.	10.00 a.m. – 1.00 a.m.	10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Hangarowa Park &Ride	4.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.	10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.	10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Celna	4.00 p.m. – 1.00 a.m.	10.00 a.m. – 1.00 a.m.	10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Plac Rodła	6.00 a.m. – 1.00 a.m.	10.00 a.m. – 1.00 a.m.	10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Turkusowa	6.00 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.	10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.	10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Brama Portowa	6.00 a.m. – 1.00 a.m.	10.00 a.m. – 1.00 a.m.	10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Kołłątaja	6.00 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Police	6.00 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Szafera	10.00 a.m. – 5.15 p.m.
Basen Górniczy	10.00 a.m. – 5.15 p.m.
Podjuchy	10.00 a.m. – 5.15 p.m.
Turzyn	9.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.	9.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Klonowica (seat of the Urban Transport Authority)	7.30 a.m. – 3.15 p.m.

 

1. Polregio trains

As part of the contract concluded between the Urban Transport Authority and Polregio, on 2-4 August 2024, passengers holding season tickets (paper or electronic) will be allowed to use Polregio trains (regional transport) within the Szczecin Municipality, according to the regular timetable.

Polregio will also provide three additional trains to pick up passengers at night (around midnight) once the event is over. The trains will run from Szczecin Główny to Stargard, from Szczecin Główny to Gryfino and from Szczecin Główny to Goleniów, on 2/3 August, 3/4 August and 4/5 August. Polregio train tickets will be recognised as valid.

 

1. Car parks

You are encouraged to leave your cars in a car park and use public transport. There are several Park&Ride car parks in the city – for instance, those located near the interchange centres at Hangarowa, Turkusowa, Energetyków and Szafera Streets by the Głębokie junction. In addition, as part of a contract concluded with the rail operator, you can also transfer to a train and leave your car at the Fast Urban Railway (SKM) car parks.

• “Szczecin Trzebusz” stop
• “Szczecin Załom” stop
• “Szczecin Zdunowo” stop
• “Szczecin Dunikowo” stop
• “Szczecin Dąbie” stop
• “Szczecin Łasztownia” stop
• Łękno
• Podjuchy (next to the 14th West Pomeranian Territorial Defence Brigade’s post)
• Arkońska/Bułgarska
• Zdroje

 

1. Safety issues

During the finales of The TallShipsRaces, an Integrated Management Station will operate on Bielawa Island, involving officers from the Municipal Police, the Szczecin City Guard, the Szczecin Volunteer Water Rescue Service, the Regional Ambulance Station, the Crisis Management and Civil Protection Department, the State Fire Brigade, and the FORT security company.

We would also like to remind you of some basic safety rules that can protect you from theft during The TallShipsRaces and other large outdoor events.

• Make sure that your documents and money are safe.
• Pay special attention to people around you.
• Remember that it’s easier to rob a person who is under the influence of alcohol.
• Do not carry more cash than you may actually need.
• Keep your money in two places – this will lower the risk of losing the whole sum.
• Don’t open your wallet so that bystanders could see it.
• Have your eye on your luggage/bag/backpack.
• Keep your bags and packages in front of you.
• Pay attention to people trying to make a fake crowd.
• Keep your wallet deep in the handbag or rucksack.
• Keep your keys and address documents in different places.
• Raise an alarm in case of emergency, e.g., attempted pick-pocketing.