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First yachts come to finish in the Open Regatta Odesa ― Batumi ― Odesa
12:53 / 09.08.2012

ODESA, AUGUST 9th, 2012, CONTEXT-PRICHERNOMORIE ― The first yachts have come to finish in the Open Regatta Odesa ― Batumi ― Odesa, Context-Prichernomorie correspondent reports.

The organizing committee of the regatta informed today, 9 August.

According to the organizing committee, yesterday, August 8, the yachts Garnet and Agate, taking part in the regatta Odesa ― Batumi ― Odesa, crossed the finish line, and moored in the yacht club of Odesa Sea Port.

Starting July 31 from Batumi, yachts have passed the six-mile distance by different routes and finished with an interval of less than 6 minutes. At the yacht club, the sailors were greeted by the members of the Organizing Committee, supporters, journalists, relatives and friends.

Thus, the absolute best time of the race was demonstrated by the yacht Garnet of Odesa National Maritime Academy.

The final results will be summarized in view of race points ― a special factor that takes into account the design and age of each yacht. Announcement of results and awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, 11 August.