Race Update 10: Thursday 18 September pm Hello Ilhavo! Now the race is over the fleet are making their way into Ilhavo. First to arrive were Challenger 1 (UK), Steppe (Belgium) and Mir (Russia). Those still at the back of the fleet are making their way round Cape Finisterre with Far Barcelona (Spain) occupying the position furthest away. Expected arrival times into Ilhavo are as follows: Alexander von Humboldt (Germany) Saturday 20 Sept 1000hrs Astrid (Netherlands) Friday 19 Sept 1300hrs (pictured) Capitan Miranda (Uruguay) Thursday 18 Sept 2300hrs Cuauhtemoc (Mexico) Friday 19 Sept 1500hrs (pictured) Endeavour (UK) Friday 19 Sept - no time given Far Barcelona (Spain) Friday 19 Sept 1200hrs Gedania (Poland) Saturday 20 Sept am Kaliakra (Bulgaria) Friday 19 Sept 0900hrs Pelican of London (UK) Friday 19 Sept pm or Saturday 20 am Pogoria (Poland) Friday 19 Sept 1200hrs Shabab Oman (Oman) Friday 19 Sept 1500hrs Tecla (Netherlands) Saturday 20 Sept am Sedov (Russia) due in this evening, 18 Sept Spaniel (Latvia) Saturday 20 Sept am No arrival times have been given for Juan de Langara (Spain) and Challenger 4 (UK). Winds are currently very light down the Portugese coast and are due to remain so for the next two days. The next report will appear around 0800 on Friday 19 September. |
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| News archive | |
| Falmouth prepares for the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Races Fleet | |
| Vessels
start to arrive - and the party begins! |
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| Opening Ceremony marks official start of event! | |
| Sun shines on the dragons! | |
| Everyone's a Winner! | |
| Best time of our lives! | |
| Hidden talents from Latvia | |
| Its a family affair | |
| The race begins... | |
| Race Update 1: No wind hampers progress | |
| Race Update 2: Competition hots up | |
| Race Update 3: Monday 15 September | |
| Race Update 5: Tuesday 16 September A new day, a new leader |
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| Race Update 6: Tuesday 16 September pm. Sedov holds onto her lead | |
| Race Update 7: Wednesday 17 September am. Russian ships lead the race | |
| Race Update 8: Wednesday 17 September pm. Back markers storm through the fleet! | |
| Race Update 9: Thursday 18 September am. And the winner is... | |
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