Sponsors
Allen Insurance and Financial
Allen Insurance and Financial is the endorsed insurance agency of Tall Ships America. This means there is a team of knowledgeable, experienced insurance professionals on hand and ready to assist members of Tall Ships America to navigate the complexities of marine insurance and the unique insurance needs of historic vessels and their related shore-side operations.
Chris Richmond leads the Tall Ships team at Allen Insurance and Financial. Allen’s relationships with marine insurance underwriters are critical to developing and implementing a comprehensive risk management and insurance program − innovative insurance solutions customized to each client’s unique situation.
Chris and team can discuss any insurance coverage, including:
- Hull
- Pollution
- Protection & Indemnity (Liability)
- Workers Compensation
- Property coverage for shoreside operations
- Business auto
- Directors & Officers coverage for your board of directors
- Health insurance
Partners
MARAD
Tall Ships America and the United States Maritime Administration collaborate on maritime workforce development through promotional and educational initiatives. Learn more about MARAD here.
America250
Tall Ships America and America250 have partnered to raise awareness of America’s rich maritime heritage and the continued relevance of sail training through a series of Tall Ships® races, festivals and events leading up to and including the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Learn more about America250 here.
University of Rhode Island Department of Marine Affairs
Tall Ships America and University of Rhode Island’s Department of Marine Affairs have partnered to support excellence in marine education at sea and in the classroom through the promotion of educational opportunities at URI and onboard tall ships, creation of educational scholarships, and collaborative research initiatives. Learn more about the URI Department of Marine Affairs here.
America's Boating Club
Tall Ships America and America’s Boating Club work together to promote boating safety, education, and enjoyment throughout the United States. Learn more about America’s Boating Club here.
National Maritime Historical Society
Tall Ships America and National Maritime Historical Society have collaborated for over forty years to support, promote, and preserve America’s maritime heritage. Learn more about NMHS here.
Sail Training International
American Sail Training Association now dba Tall Ships America is a founding member of the world-wide network of National Sail Training Organizations convened by Sail Training International (STI). STI organizes tall ships races and regattas in international waters during the European summer months and supports the tall ships and sail training programs globally. Learn more about Sail Training International here.