Race Update 2

At the 1700hrs UTC/GMT position update, the leading vessel overall on corrected time is the Class B vessel Jolie Brise (UK) with the Class C vessel Black Diamond of Durham (UK) in second and the Class C Spaniel (Latvia) in third.

In the classes, Mir (Russia) is in the lead of Class A on corrected time, with SíŸrlandet (Norway) in second and Stad Amsterdam (Netherlands) in third. In Class B, behind Jolie Brise is Pegasus (UK) with Tecla (Netherlands) in third. Leading the Class C fleet are Spaniel and Black Diamond of Durham with Dar Szczecina (Poland) in third. Endorfina (Poland) is in the lead of Class D on corrected time with Hansa (Spain) in second and Challenger 4 (UK) in third.

The leading vessel on the water is Hansa (Spain) although Spaniel (Latvia) is keeping pace and just 11 miles behind. Zryw (Poland) and Zenobe Gramme (Belgium) have both retired.

The winds are currently NW 5-6 but expected to lessen to force 3-4 overnight and then back to SW. 

Photo: Mir at the race start. 

View tracking via satellite on The Tall Ships Races 2010 (updated two-hourly – please note this is a pilot system and not all vessels are currently showing up on the system. For a full update of positions please refer to the tracking and placing links below). 

View tracking via twice daily updates

View fleet current placings

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The Tall Ships Races, presented by Szczecin and organised by Sail Training International.