Classic Yachts to be welcomed into the Neva River ; Nina and Nika winners in respective classes

Saturday, 18 August 2012


As the racing part of Saint Petersburg Classic Yacht Week draws to a close participants had a day off today which granted them time to explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. The only problem would be fitting it all in; Saint Petersburg has all the ingredients for an unforgettable travel experience; high art, lavish architecture, wild nightlife, an extraordinary history and rich cultural traditions that have inspired and nurtured some of the modern world’s greatest literature, music and visual art.

Although just 300 years old, Saint Petersburg has a rich and exciting history, full of dramatic events and major historical figures. Founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great as his window to the West, Saint Petersburg enjoys a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere and some of the most beautiful architecture in Europe.

With the mysterious twilight of the White Nights, Saint Petersburg charms and entices like no other city in the world.

Tonight Classic Yacht Week participants will get to experience Saint Petersburg from a perspective very few have been privileged with. At 11pm local time the Saint Petersburg’s bridges will open and the Classic Yachts will be welcomed into the Neva River presenting onlookers with a truly spectacular sight. The yachts will then moor in the city centre, across from the Winter Palace. Tomorrow they will enjoy the Festival at Peter and Paul Fortress and an organised tour to the Hermitage.

Judd Tinius, Owner of Galatea, was all praise for the first and successful Saint Petersburg Classic Yacht Week:

“It’s my first time in Russia and competing at the Saint Petersburg Classic Yacht Week. We’ve had an absolute blast sailing; it’s been a spectacular event with a lot of interesting things to do. Tonight we sail into the city which should be incredibly special and not something a lot of people get to do.”

Kate Holmes

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Results Saint Petersburg Classic Yacht Week

Class 1:

  1. Nina, 2481        
  2. Delphin, 5302
  3. Pilgrim

Class 2:

  1. Nika, 668
  2. Varyag, 625     
  3. Lena, 815
  4. Amur, 627
  5. Mirame, 1
  6. Chaika, 615
  7. Liliya, 803
  8. Feya, 733
  9. Hortitsa, 1925
  10. Galatea, 3
  11. Malva, 905
  12. Fatum, 55
  13. Friendship II, 90
  14. Vityaz, 610
  15. Rus, 909
  16. Argo, 843

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