«For the first regatta kicks off the waterfront Tsarevich. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Gennady Ivanovich Nevel, and we\’ve got a number of his monument and the square named in his honor — so that is a holy place, as for all sailors and citizens — said Mayor Igor Pushkarev. — We would like to regatta was held constant, although it is not easy to do. But, II think, if you wish — we will pursue. » Total for participation were about 60 yachts, including the backbone of the team were old from Vladivostok, Artem, Slav, Ussuriysk and Komsomolsk-on-Amur. At the start of 9 classes of ships arrived, divided into three starting groups: large, medium and small yachts. In addition, participating in the regatta 4 crew champion Russia. «The City of Vladivostok — sea, and maintain maritime traditions are very important. The fact that today the sailors outunder the bridge — this is a demonstration that the city is alive the spirit of the sea. There are already formed the backbone of the people who can not live without sails. But there are young guys who also want to take part in all of this, «- said the rector of the Maritime State University Sergey Ohio. Recall that last Friday at the water station PAC launched the first stage of the «Admiral\’s Cup GI Nevel. » In addition to the main event, the competition timed to the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Khasan. Distance regatta is divided into three phases, with a total length of 49 miles. 
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