The First Velux Boat Has Arrived!

Bernard Stamm  is the first to cross the finish line in Norfolk at 11:59:25 PM Saturday March 2. He sailed solo 48 days, 22 hours, and 59 minutes and covered 15,725 miles since leaving Fremantle Australia. He finished 3,000 miles ahead of the next closer competitor. NNSA members Mike and Kathy Barber, Fred Wright, Chuck Sparenberg and Mark Gallenstein were on hand to welcome Stramm to Norfolk's Waterside at 3:00 AM after towing the boat to downtown Norfolk and clearing customs. Norfolk (and NNSA assisting) will play host to Stamm and the other competitors as they arrive until the next leg begins April 15th with a sprint for Bilbao, Spain.

Kojiro Shiraishi Arrives in Norfolk!

60 Days, 6 Hours, 47 Minutes and 15,000 Miles

Fred and Betty Patiently Waiting for Kojiro. (Aren't they a cute couple!)	Kojiro approaches Waterside
Entering Waterside Marina			The Champagne Fills the Air in Celebration!
Portsmouth Boat Club Commodore presents Kojiro with his first food request. A bag of McDonalds Double Cheesburgers!				Chowing Down on a Double Cheeseburger
			Eating for the press.	The NNSA Welcoming Committee taking a break at Hooters

NNSA Welcomes Unai Basurko from Spain to Norfolk!

With Cape Henry Lighthouses in the background, Unai fights light winds and an outgoing tide to cross the finish line.	Celebration Time!	A happy Mom greets her son.	John congratulates Unai on his arrival and achievement

Pictures courtesy of Velux5Oceans

NNSA hosted Unai's arrival party. Click here for Photos

Sir Robin Knox Johnston Arrives!

An exhausted Sir Robin Knox-Johnston arrives In Norfolk after 75 Days, 18 hours and 43 Minutes. Once again, light winds and an outgoing tide delays the finish by over ten hours in the final miles.

Sir Robin Takes the Microphone to Say Thanks for the Warm Welcome to Norfolk.	Sir Robin Knox-Johnston	Welcoming Committee for Sir Robin	Solo sailors Bernard Stamm, Sir Robin Knox Johnston and Unai Basurko.