SCF Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016: Two Russian Wins in Historic Race
After a challenging race, final results of the historic
first Tall Ships Race between two Russian ports (Novorossiysk and Sochi)
have been confirmed, with Russian vessels winning both classes.
Now that all the vessels are in the Port of
Sochi and have submitted their declaration forms, the results on
corrected time are as follows:
Class A
- Mir (Russia)
- Pogoria (Poland)
- Kaliakra (Bulgaria)
- Royal Helena (Bulgaria)
Class B/C/D
- Akela (Russia)
- Adornate (Romania)
- Viking (Russia)
- Super Good (Russia)
There were several retirements along the way, with Kruzenshtern (Russia), Khersones (Russia) and Nadezhda (Russia) all having to abandon racing for various reasons.
Photo: Adornate crossing the start line.
About Sovcomflot
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Sovcomflot (SCF Group) is one of the world’s leading shipping
companies, specialising in the transportation of crude oil, petroleum
products, and liquefied gas, as well as servicing offshore upstream oil
and gas installations and equipment. The Group’s fleet comprises 148
vessels with a total deadweight of over 12.8 million tonnes. The company
is registered in St. Petersburg with offices in Moscow, Novorossiysk,
Murmansk, Vladivostok, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, London, Limassol, and Dubai.
The
Group offers a wide range of vessels in the market segments most
demanded by major Russian oil and gas companies. With its own technical
development and unique approach to advanced technologies, Sovcomflot has
the ability to meet the most demanding customer requirements, providing
effective transportation for oil and gas companies.
The Group is
the title sponsor of SCF Black Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016. Previously
it was also the title sponsor of the similar event held in 2014, as well
as a presenting partner of the Tall Ships Races 2009.
