Official: Pegasus First in Class B

Diggory Rose received the prize a couple of hours ago on behalf of the whole crew. Congratulations to Diggory, Amy, Vanessa, Phil, Barry, Ben, Claire, Darryl, Matty and Wayne on a superb effort.

B class – traditional sail vessels, shorter than 40 m (mainly with gaff sails)

1st on CT PEGASUS UK
2nd on CT GRATITUDE Sweden
3rd on CT HELENA Finland
(CT = Corrected Time)

Full results here: http://www.tallships.lt/en/news/class_prizes_for_race_2.html

Diggory was allowed to take one trainee with him to collect the Cup from the President of Lithuania. They had a draw for this and it was Claire who accompanied him.

Finished - now waiting...

The skipper writes: 31/July 01:14 BST

"Finished but shattered. We await the official results. Will keep you posted."

Pegasus still flying...

Now only 26 Nm to go at 14:00. Still 2nd overall and first in class.

27/July 09:30 Race Begins
27/July 16:00 Position in class 2; overall 32; 296.05 Nm to go; 3.24 kn avg
28/July 09:30 Position in class 1; overall 9; 246.63 Nm to go; 3.61 kn avg
28/July 16:00 Position in class 2; overall 12; 207.60 Nm to go; 3.59 kn avg
29/July 07:00 Position in class 1; overall 4; 150.00 Nm to go; 3.68 kn avg
29/July 16:00 Position in class 1; overall 4; 105.00 Nm to go; 3.88 kn avg
30/July 05:00 Position in class 1; overall 2; 47.00 Nm to go; 3.99 kn avg
30/July 14:00 Position in class 1; overall 2; 26.00 Nm to go; 3.82 kn avg

Pegasus is flying

Latest report has Pegasus 2nd overall and still first in class. only 47 nm to go at 5am today.

27/July 09:30 Race Begins
27/July 16:00 Position in class 2; overall 32; 296.05 Nm to go; 3.24 kn avg
28/July 09:30 Position in class 1; overall 9; 246.63 Nm to go; 3.61 kn avg
28/July 16:00 Position in class 2; overall 12; 207.60 Nm to go; 3.59 kn avg
29/July 07:00 Position in class 1; overall 4; 150.00 Nm to go; 3.68 kn avg
29/July 16:00 Position in class 1; overall 4; 105.00 Nm to go; 3.88 kn avg
30/July 05:00 Position in class 1; overall 2; 47.00 Nm to go; 3.99 kn avg

Pegasus maintains position...

Latest progress:
27/July 09:30 Race Begins
27/July 16:00 Position in class 2; overall 32; 296.05 Nm to go; 3.24 kn avg
28/July 09:30 Position in class 1; overall 9; 246.63 Nm to go; 3.61 kn avg
28/July 16:00 Position in class 2; overall 12; 207.60 km to go; 3.59 kn avg
29/July 07:00 Position in class 1; overall 4; 150.00 km to go; 3.68 kn avg
29/July 16:00 Position in class 1; overall 4; 105.00 km to go; 3.88 kn avg

Update today

Text from the skipper: 10:09 BST "Winds gone light. Fleet parked up. More in the forecast. Nearly at waypoint 3!"

Pegasus now back to first in class and fourth overall in the report from 0700 hrs.

27/July 09:30 Race Begins
27/July 16:00 Position in class 2; overall 32; 296.05 Nm to go; 3.24 kn avg
28/July 09:30 Position in class 1; overall 9; 246.63 Nm to go; 3.61 kn avg
28/July 16:00 Position in class 2; overall 12; 207.60 km to go; 3.59 kn avg
29/July 07:00 Position in class 1; overall 4; 150.00 km to go; 3.68 kn avg

Racing during the night...

Text from the skipper: 03:17hrs 29/July - "Exiting night. Class A have caught us up in the freshening breeze and we've spent the night racing alongside some very big ships. Doing OK we think!"

Class A are the big 3 and 4 masted, square rigged ships.

Turku to Klaipeda - third report

Text from the skipper: "Tacking up the coast of Gotland. Back down to second in class for now. Who knows though, wind is light and still anyones game. Pegasus certainly showing her potential. Will hope to get lucky with the breeze."

Race progress:
27/July 09:30 Race Begins
27/July 16:00 Position in class 2; overall 32; 296.05 Nm to go; 3.24 kn avg
28/July 09:30 Position in class 1; overall 9; 246.63 Nm to go; 3.61 kn avg
28/July 16:00 Position in class 2; overall 12; 207.60 Nm to go; 3.59 kn avg

2nd Race - Wednesday 28th July

0500 hrs - Pegasus now 1st in class and 9th overall.

The 2nd race has begun...

... and you can follow progress here.

The race began at 9.30 am on Tuesday 27th July. The first position report sees Pegasus 2nd in her class and 32nd overall. While competition is not the main point of the TSR, it must be satisfying for the crew to see so many boats behind them (if indeed they can see them?)

Leaving Turku for the second leg of the race

The Skipper writes: Monday 26th July, 9am. Just a quick opportunity to update the blog as we wait for the Parade of Sail to start.
Each host port concludes the Tall Ships visit with a short parade as the ships leave. It's usually a bit chaotic but always spectacular. This one will be especially dramatic as we leave through the beautiful archeapelago and go to anchor tonight.
Race start is actually tomorrow morning in open water so we should be able to get a little sleep beforehand. The forecast is good and we are happy that the boat is in good order for leg 2.

Turku was a nice place, nice people and good events. Our lads narrowly missed winning the football competetion and had to settle for second place. Well Done Boys! Better luck in Klaipeda.....

Sadly, for me at least, some of our cruise in company buddies have gone back to the UK. Take care Toddy and Cass, see you again in Kiel!
At the same time, we make new friends and acquire new crew! Claire is joining us for this leg, she is very welcome and is settling in nicely.

In conversation with the race officials yesterday we reflected on what a life changing experience the TSR is. It really is amazing to see the crew parade and the thousands of young people going through this shared challenge. Well done to everyone here, good luck with your race and see you in Klaipeda.

Folks at home will have to keep an eye on the Tall Ships Race website for more info as we are unlikely to be in contact for a while now.......

Ships may come and ships may go
As long as the sea does roll.
Each sailor lad, just like his dad,
He loves the flowing bowl.
A trip ashore he does adore
With a girl that's nice and round.
When your money's gone
It's the same old song,
"Get up Jack! John, sit down!''