Victor Yazykov © Photo Marek Slodownik
Victor Yazykov © Photo Marek Slodownik
Finally Victor Yazykov crossed the finish line with following seas and a 15-knot wind. His Leg 3 time was 32 days, 18 hours, 57 minutes and 20 seconds. A chilled magnum of Mumm champagne that was tossed to him slipped through Yazykov's hands into the bay. A silent crowd watched the bobbling bottle for a moment, before it disappeared below the surface. Yazykov did not wait long. He retreated through the companionway but quickly reappeared with his own half-full bottle of red wine and took a swig.
Victor Yazykov © Photo Billy Black
The 50-year-old Yazykov finished fourth in Class II in one of the smallest boats in the race. "This leg was really hard, and I expected easier sailing from Cape Horn," said Yazykov. "Many bad things happened," he continued but Yazykov took all of these obstacles as lessons in the school of hard life.
Wind of Change Russia © Photo Billy Black
Yazykov spoke with pride about the home-built Wind of Change Russia. "I'm really proud of the boat. After we finish this race I will be very proud to put a sign on the side of this boat: 'Built in Russia with pride.'"
By the time the press conference began for Yazykov, a diver had retrieved his magnum of Mumm off the bottom, so Victor got a chance to taste his well-earned champagne after all.
Thiercelin's Somewhere © Photo Marek Slodownik
Marc Thiercelin was back in the race again. Yesterday he passed the coordinates where his Somewhere was dismasted two weeks ago. These were two very tough weeks for him and his shore crew. Fortunately Thiercelin great sponsorship. "We have a very good sponsor, they have been very important for us," his shore crew manager Guilmain said. The mast and rig cost roughly US$120,000. With shipping and labor, the price will increase. They paid $10,000 just in Falklands for a week of lodging for 6 men crew. Thiercelin estimated that he could finish on Monday, 15th of March.
© Photo Richard Konkolski
Place |
Skipper |
Boat |
Latitude |
Longitude |
Dist. to go |
Speed |
Dist. to first |
Time |
1 |
Soldini |
Fila |
Punta |
del Este |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Thiercelin |
Somewhere |
44 48S |
055 32W |
591 |
15.2 |
591.2 |
2140 |
3 |
Autissier |
PRB |
Rescued |
by |
Soldini |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
Hall |
Gartmore |
Retiring |
to |
Chatham Is. |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Place |
Skipper |
Boat |
Latitude |
Longitude |
Dist. to go |
Speed |
Dist. to first |
Time |
1 |
Mouligne |
Cray Valley |
Punta |
del Este |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Garside |
Magellan Alpha |
Punta |
del Este |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Van Liew |
Balance Bar |
Punta |
del Este |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
Yazykov |
Wind of Change |
Punta |
del Este |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
Saito |
Shuten-dohji II |
56 25S |
073 53W |
1576 |
5.8 |
1576.1 |
2144 |
6 |
Petersen |
No Bariers |
54 47S |
076 46W |
1679 |
6.9 |
1679.4 |
2144 |
7 |
Hunter |
Paladin II |
49 20S |
097 45W |
2515 |
7.4 |
2514.7 |
2144 |
Copyright © Richard Konkolski
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