On the third day of the maritime celebrations in Boston, the city was treated to a spectacular Crew Parade and Prize-Giving Ceremony, celebrating international friendship and breathtaking ocean racing…
Earlier today, Boston hosted a spectacular crew parade with more than 600 participants. It ran from Boston harbour and downtown to the heart of the city, as the maritime celebrations continue for the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta. Following the Crew Parade, the crews attended the eagerly anticipated Prize-Giving Ceremony, where Sail Training International Race Director Paul Bishop announced the winners.
Prize-Giving ceremony Winners
Spaniel at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
MOST ENGAGING in the crew parade, Class B/C/D
- Spaniel (Latvia)
Union at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
Smartest dressed in the crew parade, Class A
- Union (Peru)
Alexander von Humboldt II at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
Race Communications Award
- Alexander von Humboldt II (Germany)
Vahine at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
Youngest crew with average age of 27.26 years old
- Vahine (Finland)
Atyla at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
Most international crew (13 nationalities)
- Atyla (Vanuatu)
Rona II at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
3rd in Class C/ D on corrected time
- Rona II (UK)
Gulden Leeuw at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
3rd in Class A on corrected time
- Gulden Leeuw (Netherlands)
Spaniel at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
2nd in Class C/ D on corrected time
- Spaniel (Latvia)
Jolie Brise at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
2nd in Class B on corrected time
- Jolie Brise (UK)
Europa at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
2nd in Class A on corrected time
- Europa (Netherlands)
Vahine at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
1st in Class C/ D on corrected time
- Vahine (Finland)
Pride of Baltimore II at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
1st in Class B on corrected time
- Pride of Baltimore II (USA)
Oosterschelde at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
1st in Class A on corrected time
- Oosterschelde (Netherlands)
Vahine at the Boston Prize-Giving Ceremony.
Line honours (650 nautical miles of racing 3 days, 17 hours, 17 minutes and 3 seconds)
- Vahine (Finland)
News From Wylde Swan
Wylde Swan berthed in Halifax, Canada.
There was an update from Wylde Swan (The Netherlands) on her voyage from Bermuda to Hamilton to meet the Great Lakes Flotilla as it journeys to Québec. After a few days in Halifax, following her journey from Bermuda, Wylde Swan (The Netherlands) has begun to make her way up river to her final destination, Hamilton. We had an update from the ship’s Captain, Fosse Fortuin:
“Halifax was great! It has lots to do during the day and in the evenings, there are fun bars, good restaurants and wonderful museums. There is so much history here. The people are very relaxed and look very much forward to the upcoming Tall Ships event. In the harbor and the pubs you could find musicians playing.
“Us, the Wylde Swan just left and is on it’s way to Quebec city and Hamilton. Ready for new adventures!”
Fosse Fortuin, Captain
GET INVOLVED
You can still be part of this adventure of a lifetime. Berths are available for Race 4 (from Boston to Gulf of Saint Lawrence Ports) and Wylde Swan‘s voyage to Hamilton, onwards. Check out the available places on our Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta event pages.
You can book your place directly with a participating vessel, or if you’d like help simply email our friendly team on enquiries@sailonboard.com, who can make recommendations, answer questions and process your booking for you.
Photo: The Crew Parade making its way downtown in Boston, courtesy of Valery Vasilevski