Having a Go at the Golden Globe
This Sunday 26th of September Russian Open 85 ft boat “Trading Network Alye Parusa” was baptized in Pendennis Marina by Greek Orthodox Priest Father Nikitous (from Penryn).
This is the fourth sailing boat that Fedor Konyukhov baptized in his life. The first one was in 1990 in Sydney when he baptized his 36 ft “Karaana” on board before his round the world single-handed non stop sailing. In 1993 in Taiwan, he blessed the 56 ft Formosa ketch for his round the world against the wind sailing, in 1998 his Open 60 boat was baptized in Charleston (USA) just before he started in Around Alone 1998-99.
Father Nikitous presented to Fedor Konyukhov boat icon of St. Nicolas and bottle of Holy water which Fedor will carry with him round the world.
National Maritime Museum in Falmouth also gave Fedor Konyukhov several souvenirs that he will carry with him and return back to Museum upon arrival.
The start is scheduled between 15-20th of October – subject to weather conditions. The starting line will be in Falmouth Bay.
Konyukhov will be sailing round the world, non stop, singlehanded on a west to east record attempt on the historic route of Golden Globe 1967 race which was won by Sir Robin Knox Johnston in Suhaili.
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