Race Update 4: Norwegian ships in battle for the lead
The battle for the lead of this first race in The Tall Ships’ Races series is hotting up with the Norwegian ships now dominating the first three positions on corrected time. Christian Radich remains in first place with Sørlandet in second and Statsraad Lehmkuhl now advancing fast with speeds up to 15 knots. The weekend will prove interesting for everyone watching this exciting race.
On the water Alba Explorer (UK) is still in front with Spaniel (Latvia) following in her wake. Both these vessels have chosen to go south of the Shetland Isles, while the leading square rigged ships on the water, including Mir (Russia), Christian Radich and Dar Mlodziezy (Poland) have gone north. It remains to be seen which tactic will pay off.
Jolie Brise (UK) has held on to her lead in Class B on corrected time with Jens Krogh (Denmark) moving up to second place and Constantia (Sweden) now in third. The Class C battle continues to rage with Alba Explorer keeping ahead of Ocean Spirit of Moray and Spaniel. Rona II (UK) also retains her lead in Class D on corrected time with Lietuva (Lithuania) now in second place, while Urania (Netherlands) remains in third.
Unfortunately Hebe III (Czech Republic) has reportedly lost her mast but it is understood that no-one has been injured and they are motoring towards the Orkneys.
Wind conditions remain south easterly and fresh although they are due to become lighter over the next 24 hours.
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