With the final days of the Tall Ships Races 2018 upon us, the Tall Ships fleet took part in a grand Crew Parade that attracted thousands of spectators to the streets of Harlingen…
Before the final Prize Giving ceremony, the diverse, international group of trainees paraded through the centre of Harlingen. Throughout the parade, the crews of the Tall Ships fleet gave onlookers a kaleidoscopic display of energy and vibrancy that has been a hallmark of 2018’s race series.
Following the parade, the crews gathered at the Harbor Stage for the final Prize Giving ceremony of the Tall Ships Races 2018. Race Director, Ben Stuart, presented the awards that celebrated the achievements made by the fleet in Race 2, as well as the final standings of the series overall.
THE TALL SHIPS RACES 2018: RACE 2 PRIZE WINNERS
3RD IN CLASS D
Dasher (UK)
2ND IN CLASS D
Akela (Russia)
1ST IN CLASS D
Tuulelind (Estonia)
3RD IN CLASS C
Dar Szczecina (Poland)
2ND IN CLASS C
1ST IN CLASS C
Hosanna (France)
3RD IN CLASS B
Maybe (UK)
2ND IN CLASS B
Rupel (Belgium)
1ST IN CLASS B
Jolie Brise (UK)
3RD IN CLASS A
Sorlandet (Norway)
2ND IN CLASS A
Fryderyk Chopin (Poland)
1ST IN CLASS A
Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway)
1ST OVERALL ON CORRECTED TIME
Hosanna (France)
LINE HONOURS – SHIP FIRST TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE
Spaniel (Latvia)
COMMUNICATIONS PRIZE
Urania (Netherlands)
MOST INTERNATIONAL CREW
Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway)
YOUNGEST CREW
James Cook (UK)
Most Entertaining IN THE CREW PARADE (CLASS A)
Fryderyk Chopin (Poland)
Most Entertaining IN CREW PARADE (CLASS b/c/d)
Rona II (UK)
Louisa Visser Award for Resilience
Akela (Russia)
Series Winner (class d)
Tuulelind (Estonia)
Series Winner (Class c)
Hosanna (France)
Series Winner (Class b)
Jolie Brise (UK)
Series Winner (Class A)
Mir (Russia)
Fastest Elapsed Time for Race Series Class A
Mir (Russia)
Torbay Cup
Mikkel Esperen Overbeck (Santa Maria Manuela)
The Torbay Cup is awarded to a trainee under 26 years of age for outstanding individual achievement and personal effort during the Tall Ships Races.
This year the award goes to Mikkel, who has been a hard-working member of his crew and a friend to all those who know him. His cheerful attitude, and willingness to help in any situation, has led to him becoming a highly valued and respected crew member.
Tall Ships Races 2018 Friendship Trophy
Eendracht (Netherlands)
Awarded to the vessel – on the votes of all Captains and crew – which has contributed the most to promote international friendship and understanding within the fleet throughout the whole of the Tall Ships Races.
ABOUT HARLINGEN
Harligen is one of the oldest seaports in the Netherlands, and it’s the gateway to northern Holland from the North Sea. It’s is the homeport for sea-going trawlers and a large traditional sail charter fleet.
The city has a history that stretches back a thousand years, and this is reflected in the beautiful architecture on show. Harlingen is the departure point for Frisian ships to the north, south, east, and west. This means that it’s accustomed to receiving visitors, and you can always expect a warm, friendly welcome.
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