Russian crews dominate sports events

Day three of the Barcelona leg of the Regatta started today with more sports competitions – something to get the trainees up and moving again after last night’s crew party!  This time it was basketball and rowing.  

Rowing took place in the bay close to the Regatta fleet and involved teams of three in a Currach – a wooden framed boat over which animal skins or hides were once stretched, though now made from canvas.   These boats were used for fishing, ferrying and for the transport of goods and livestock.

The rowing technique requires the three rowers to row together in perfect time – some crews managed this better than others! 

Results:

Rowing – 1st  Kruzenshtern (Russia), 2nd  Patriarc’h (France), 3rd La Grace (Czech Republic)

Basketball – 1st Mir (Russia), 2nd Kruzenshtern (Russia), 3rd La Grace (Czech Republic)

Many ships have new crews arriving today in readiness for the start of the race tomorrow (Tuesday).  Others are open to the public and have queues of enthusiastic visitors waiting to board.  

Lycamobile – title sponsor of the Mediterranean Tall Ships Regatta

Gaastra – official clothing supplier to the Mediterranean Tall Ships Regatta

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Editor’ notes:

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