The crews taking part in The Tall Ships’ Races 2008 have been enjoying a number of different sports competitions as well as tours of the area around the small town of Maløy. The ever popular football competition attracted 21 ships in two tournaments. The full 11 a side team competition was finally won by Cuauhtemoc (Mexico) who went on to provide some wonderful Mexican music as they collected their prize. The final of the smaller 7 a side event was between Shabab Oman (Oman) and Cisne Branco (Brazil) with the surprise winners being Shabab Oman

The tug-of-war competition had 22 ships teams entered, which ended up with a final battle between Mir (Russia) and Dar Mlodziezy (Poland) with Dar Mlodziezy finally having the upper hand over rivals Mir.
Under slightly overcast skies on Saturday morning, over 30 ships’ teams took part in the popular pallet-running competition. A huge crowd gathered to watch the crew members try their luck at running over submerged pallets in the harbour, many getting the technique just right and keeping their clothing dry, while others sank into the chilly water.

Meanwhile, other crew members were trying their hand at sailing very small dingies around the harbour, as well as traditional boats and even viking craft. For the disabled Bow and arrow shooting and sailing was on offer and proving very popular. One of the most requested tours was a a mountain hike to Hanekammen and up to the spectacular Briksdalen Glacier. For the disabled on board Lord Nelson a very special helicopter trip is being arranged to take them up to the Briksdalen Glacier while a number of their fellow crew mates make the hike up there to meet them. Boat tours around the coast to see some of the ancient rock carvings of some 4000 – 2000 BC have also been popular.

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