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28 May 2026


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CONGRATULAZIONI aner59 !!!
HERZLICHEN GLÜCKWUNSCH rumskib !!
FELICITATIONS blackcat !

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The May 2026 race from Tasmania to Kamchatka followed a route similar in concept to previous events such as Wellington to Hegura and Melbourne to Osaka, yet it developed into a distinctly different contest.

The opening stages were characterized by fast sailing toward the equator. The fleet remained tightly grouped during the first three days as it progressed northward along Australia's east coast as far as K'gari (Fraser Island). From there, the focus shifted to selecting the most favorable entry into the Solomon Islands. By day four, two principal routing options had emerged, eastern and western approaches. The following day, both groups split again, ultimately creating four distinct routes. From west to east, competitors entered through Bougainville Strait, Manning Strait, and on either side of San Cristobal Island. The leading boats crossed the equator on day eight, recording an impressive average VMC of 15.5 knots. Conditions changed markedly north of the equator, however, as extensive doldrums and persistent high-pressure systems slowed the fleet considerably. On day ten, the frontrunners successfully attached themselves to a weather system moving north ahead of the fleet, allowing them to extend their advantage.

The following week brought highly variable conditions, with winds ranging from barely 1 knot to over 30 knots. After 17 days of racing, the leading group of eleven boats had established a margin of more than 200 nautical miles over the boat in twelfth place. However, the latter's independent routing choice proved highly effective, enabling it to erase the deficit within just 18 hours. The eventual podium positions were effectively decided with approximately 400 nautical miles remaining to the finish. The winning boat completed the course with an average VMC of 12.4 knots and an average boat speed of 13.2 knots, sailing a total distance of 6,222 nautical miles. The official course distance was 5,836 nautical miles. The diversity of routing choices was reflected in the distances sailed. The longest route logged was 7,618 nautical miles, resulting in a 99th-place finish, while the shortest route of 5,931 nautical miles finished in 108th place. These figures highlight the strategic complexity of the race and the significant influence of weather and routing decisions on the final standings.

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