The Russian Zaretsky is seventh after the first week of the Golden Globe Race regatta around the world – News of Sailing – Water

The race started on July 1st. This time, the Russian crossed a distance of 24,141 nautical miles. Zaretsky plays on a yacht such as Endurance 35, which is significantly heavier than the Rastler 36. The Russian reduces the gap with respect to his Norwegian neighbor Are Wiliga – he is separated by 11 nautical miles

but the repair will not take much time. Communication with the yacht "Esmeralda" is provided by a group of Russian short wave radio amateurs, including veterans accompanying polar expeditions during the Soviet era.

The French Philippe Pesce, followed by his compatriot Jean-Luc Van den Heede. Third place was taken by Dutchman Mar Slats, who led at the start of the race. Now, the yachts have entered the Atlantic from the complex wind area of ​​the Bay of Biscay.

All yachts that have started do not participate in the regatta yet. From the distance to the exit of the Bay of Biscay, the British Ertan Bescardes went down. His decision he explained the emotional unavailability of this unique long run. One day before departure, a short-wave station broke down due to race conditions, which, depending on race conditions, is the only means of communication with the coast.

Istvar Kopara, flag bearer American. Frenchman Antoine Quazot informed the organizing committee of his intention to stop in the Canary Islands to repair the wind steering system. We do not know if he intends to repair himself or where he needs help. According to the rules, boaters have the right at all times to take refuge from the coast, but they are forbidden to go ashore, to go to ports and to accept outside help; In case of violation of the rules, the yacht will be eliminated from the main standings and transferred to the clbad "Chichister."

The Golden Globe Race was held for the first time in 1968-1969, becoming the first sailing tournament around the world in history. The prize fund of the first regatta was 10,000 pounds sterling: 5,000 were for the first finisher, 5,000 others – for the one who showed the best race time, since the riders started not simultaneously, but finally 10,000 were given to Robin Knox-Johnston as the only one who could overcome all the way until the end. The total price of the 50th regatta is 75 thousand pounds, in addition, it is known that the finals of April 22, 2019 at 3:25 pm (time and day of arrival Knox-Johnston) will be refunded the rights of Entrance. In addition, the organizers promise them special prices.