The Tall Ships' Races Update

The progress of the fleet has slowed considerably as the winds decreased in strength and became much more variable.  The forecast reckons the winds will increase again in strength but go to the south east over the next couple of days.  Despite the lessening winds, Christian Radich has held onto her lead overall on corrected time with Cisne Branco in second and Statsraad Lehmkuhl back up into third place.

Class B is still being led by Trinovante (pictured above and below) on corrected time with Jens Krogh up into second place and Moosk dropping back to third.  The battle for Classes C and D continue apace: Gaudeamus has taken back the lead in Class C on corrected time with Black Diamond of Durham in second and Akela in third. Rona II has held onto her lead in Class D on corrected time with Assarain II (the 'Captains' Daughters') remaining in close contention in second and Thyra in third. 

On the water Mir still leads with Christian Radich off to the east slightly.  Cisne Branco and Cuauhtemoc are catching up behind them.  The changing wind conditions should be more favourable to the yachts and the battle on the water between Rona II, Antwerp Flyer, Esprit and Thyra is becoming especially fierce.  Strategically Thyra could be in a better position as she has gone east of the route which could give her an advantage with the newly forecast wind direction.... 

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