MSC Cruises is sponsoring the Mediterranean Tall Ships Races, said to be the European sailing event of the summer. The regatta takes place from July 28-31 and sails from Alicante, with stops in Barcelona and Toulon before ending in Genoa.
The regatta attracts 40 ships, 13 of which are "A class" vessels over 164 feet, and they are crewed by about 3,000 people 16-25 from various parts of the world. The ships will be on display for three days after the race at Genoa's Porto Antico, where there will be various events open to the public.
