Crew Parade dazzles Ilhavo

Rain could not dampen the spirits of the huge crowds who lined the streets this afternoon as the crew parade, heralded by thunder and lightening, made its way out of the quayside and through to Oudinot Gardens.People clapped and cheered as the crew marched and danced noisly passed, led by the Filarmonia Gafanheuse band from Ilhavo.

The parade ended at the stage in the gardens where the prize giving then took place. 

In addition to the actual race prizes, (see Race Results for final positions), prizes were also awarded as follows:

Presented by Sail Training International

STI Communications Prize, awarded to the vessel which, in the opinion of the Communications Officers, contributed most to the running of the radio schedules in Race 1.  Prize awarded to Pelican of London (UK)

Cook Longest at Sea, awarded to Khalid Mohammed Al Baluchi from Shabab Oman (Oman)

Presented by the City of Ilhavo

Smartest Ship in the Crew Parade awarded to Capitan Miranda.

Most Entertaining Ship in the Crew Parade awarded to Shabab Oman.

Youngest Trainee in the fleet awarded to Ross James of Pelican of London (UK)

Oldest Vessel in the Fleet awarded to Far Barcelona (Spain)

Vessel with the largest number of nationalities on board (7) awarded to Cuauhtemoc (Mexico)

Vessel with the highest percentage of young trainees on board awarded to Pelican of London (UK)