The first two days of the Tall Ships Races 2016 Cadiz have been a huge success. Crowds of spectators and trainees have been enjoying the party atmosphere, music, foam machine, stalls, exhibitions, street entertainment – and most importantly the international fleet of Tall and Small Ships in the hot Spanish sun.
The first day of the event (Thursday 28 July) ended with the Captains’ Dinner attended by all the crew captains and city dignitaries. Raul Mimbacas, Race Chairman, Sail Training International, and Cádiz Mayor, Jose Maria Gonzalez Santos. Following a reception, with traditional flamenco dancing, the Captains were warmly welcomed to the third port of The Tall Ships Races 2016 as well as the city of Cadiz itself.
Cadiz Crew Parade
Earlier today (Friday 29 July), crew members from each of the vessels in the Tall Ships fleet through the winding and cobbled streets of old Cadiz, bringing a sea of colour and vibrancy to the historical setting. It was a perfect reflection of the melting pot of cultures and styles seen throughout The Tall Ships Races. It also acted as a timely reminder of the International peace aims of the whole event.
At the end of the parade, the crews and visitors gathered at the main stage of the festival for the eagerly anticipated Prize-Giving Ceremony – all awaiting the final results of Race Two.
And our winners are …
3rd Class D on Corrected Time
Akela (Russia)
2nd Class D on Corrected Time
Rona II (UK)
1st Class D on Corrected Time
Sea Lion of London (UK)
3rd Class C on Corrected Time
2nd Class C on Corrected Time
St Iv (Estonia)
1st Class C on Corrected time
Hosanna (France)
3rd Class B on Corrected Time
Maybe (UK)
2nd Class B on Corrected Time
Rupel (Belgium)
1st Class B on Corrected Time
Jolie Brise (UK)
3rd Class A on Corrected Time
Simon Bolivar (Venezuela)
2nd Class A on Corrected Time
Christian Radich (Netherlands)
1st Class A on Corrected Time
Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway)
Communication Award
Alexander von Humboldt II (German)
Selfie Competition Winner
Milena Leziak from Roztocze (Poland)
Youngest Crew
Jolie Brise (UK) – average age 19 years old.
Most International Crew (with 18 nationalities)
Christian Radich (Norway) – 18 nationalities: Norway, Finland, Denmark, UK, Spain, Netherlands Sweden, France. Germany, Greece, Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Chili, Poland, Czech Republic, Malaysia
Most Spectacular Crew in the Parade (Class b, C, D)
Rona II (UK)
Most Spectacular Crew in the Parade (Class A)
Gulden Leeuw (Netherlands)
First Overall on Corrected Time
Line Honours (01 days, 06 hours, 39 minutes, 25 seconds)
Sea Lion of London (UK)
best dressed vessel in port
Amerigo Vespucci (Italy)
Vessel traveled longest distance from home port
Cuauhtemoc (Mexico)
Photo: Maybe (UK) at the Prize-Giving Ceremony in Cadiz.