The Tall Ships Races 2016 A Coruí±a: Final Awards and Celebrations
The party is in full swing in historic A Coruí±a today (Friday 12 August) – with crews of The Tall Ships Races 2016 – of all nationalities – winning prizes and having something to cheer about.
Within the port, the crowds are out in force, joining the carnival
atmosphere, visiting the impressive fleet, and meeting the engaging and triumphant
crew members taking part in crew activities, such as open water swimming, a
sailing regatta, and the greasy pole challenge.
Events kicked off in style yesterday (Thursday 11 August)
with a fantastic opening ceremony, which was followed by the Captains’ Dinner at
PALEXCO. Xulio Ferreiro (Mayor of A
Coruí±a) spoke first, followed by Sophie BaviíÂre, First Mate on board Gulden Leeuw
(The Netherlands).
Read Sophie’ story here.
A Coruí±a Crew Parade
Earlier this evening, we saw the energetic crew parade and
prestigious final prize-giving ceremony of the 60th anniversary year of the
Tall Ships Races.
At 18:30, the crew parade started alongside the Xardí_ns de
Mí©ndez Ní_í±ez, south-west of the port. Crew members donned fancy dress, Sail On Board t-shirts, military
uniforms, and a huge variety of colourful accessories as they made their way to
the Plaza de Marí_a Pita.
Prize Giving Ceremony
After the parade, the diverse, international group of
trainees gathered at the main stage, eager to hear the overall winners of the Tall Ships Races 2016. Awards were
presented by Enrique Losada (President
of the A Coruí±a Port Committee), Raí_l Mimbacas (Sail Training International
Race Chairman), and Xulio Ferreiro (Mayor of A Coruí±a).
Race Three Awards
3rd Class D on
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Politechnika (Poland)
2nd Class D on
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Rona II (UK)
1st Class D on
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Tomidi (Belgium)
3rd Class C on
Corrected Time
Spaniel (Latvia)
2nd Class C on
Corrected Time
Iv (Estonia)
1st Class C on
Corrected Time
Hosanna (France)
2nd Class B on
Corrected Time
(Belgium)
1st Class B on
Corrected Time
Jolie Brise (UK)
3rd Class A on Corrected
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