Esbjerg was treated to a spectacle of colour, music and youthful exuberance on Thursday afternoon (19 July) as crews representing 39 nations on 55 vessels taking part in the Tall Ships Races 2018 paraded through the centre of Esbjerg, the Danish energy metropolis.
Crowds lined the streets for a spectacular Crew Parade ahead of a Prize Giving Ceremony for Race 1 in the city’s central square.
Tall Ships Races 2018 Race Director Paul Bishop announced the winners as follows:
Best in Crew Parade (Class A):
Eendracht (The Netherlands)
Best in Crew Parade (Class B/C/D):
Froya (Norway)
1st Overall on Corrected Time:
Mir (Russia)
1ST on Corrected Time in Class A:
Mir (Russia)
2nd on Corrected Time in Class A:
Sorlandet (Norway)
3rd on Corrected Time in Class A:
Fryderyk Chopin (Poland)
1ST on Corrected Time in Class B:
Helena (Finland)
2ND ON Corrected Time in Class B:
Jolie Brise (UK)
3rd on Corrected Time in Class B:
Stina Mari (Norway)
1ST on Corrected Time in Class C:
Hosanna (France)
2ND on Corrected Time in Class C:
3rd on Corrected Time in Class C:
Spaniel (Latvia)
1ST on Corrected Time in Class D:
Tuulelind (Estonia)
2nd on Corrected Time in Class D:
Dasher (UK)
3rd on Corrected Time in Class D:
Rona II (UK)
Communications Award for Race Two:
Zenobe Gramme (Poland)
Youngest Crew (18.0 years average age):
Morning Star of Revelation (UK)
Most International Crew:
Christian Radich (Netherlands) with crew from 14 nationalities comprising Spain, France, Sweden, UK, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Australia, Greece, Romania, Poland, Belgium, Austria and Norway.
Helena (Finland)
Vessel Safety Inspection award:
Jan Vandenborne on Rupel (Belgium)
Earlier on Thursday trainees representing many of the 39 nations taking part in the Tall Ships Races 2018 in Esbjerg gathered on the terrace of the Blue Water building overlooking the event area.
Cultural exchanges and international friendships form a major part of the life-changing experience for many of the trainees taking part in the Tall Ships Races. This year’s event has attracted young people from across Europe and all corners of the globe including Uganda, China, India, Brazil and Australia.
The crews have been enjoying a wide selection of activities organised by the City of Esbjerg including kayaking, CrossFit, yoga, street dance, stand up paddle boarding and ‘beach’ volleyball.
ABOUT THE TALL SHIPS RACES 2018
The Tall Ships Races 2018 will be the 58th edition of the world famous international race series. This year’s event will take place in the North Sea visiting four ports in 27 days, taking the fleet from the UK to Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands.
Participating in The Tall Ships Races 2018 is a fantastic experience that you can take part in too! There’s zero experience necessary and there are places are available on ships across the fleet on all race legs. There’s no need to wait – just do it!
Sunderland, UK 11 July – 14 July
RACE 1
