Race report 4: Gotheborg joins the Class A race
It is with sadness that we report Wyvern (Norway) sank this morning at the centre of the southern tip of í_land and Hoburgen, Gotland’s southern tip. All ten of Wyvern’ crew were air-lifted to safety ashore at Kalmar airport. A further news statement will be issued later today.
Meanwhile, Gotheborg (Sweden) as pictured above, has now joined the Class A race in third position and Olander (Poland), Gedania (Poland) and Osprey (UK) have all picked up top ranking postitions.
Class A
1 Tre Kronor af Stockholm (Sweden)
2 Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway)
3 Gotheborg (Sweden)
Class B
1 Utopia (Denmark)
2 Maybe (UK)
3 Olander (Poland)
Class C
1 Gedania (Poland)
2 Dar Szcecina (Poland)
3 Magnolia (Estonia)
Class D
1 Osprey (UK)
2 Theia (Finland)
3 Akela (Russia)
Editor’ notes:
What is sail training?
Sail Training is an adventure activity, which includes far more than sailing instruction. Participants are required to confront demanding challenges, both physical and emotional. It is an activity that inspires self-confidence and personal responsibility. It promotes an acceptance of others, whatever their social or cultural backgrounds, and develops a willingness to take controlled risks. Those who undertake Sail Training on Tall Ships generally find it a positive life-changing experience.
About Sail Training International (STI)
STI is the international voice of Sail Training, a registered charity (not-for-profit organisation), which has worldwide membership and activities. Its purpose is the development and education of young people through the Sail Training experience, regardless of nationality, culture, religion, gender or social background. It organises the annual Tall Ship Races and other international Tall Ship sailing events. STI members are 29 national Sail Training organisations around the world and STI’ head office is in Gosport, Hampshire, UK.
The organisation was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2007 for its work in promoting international understanding and friendship.
Website: Sail Training International
