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Photo: Nico Martinez/RC44 |
The teams soaked up the conditions after yesterday’s carnage and Team Aqua lead the charge by winning both races. In race one they rounded the first windward mark in fourth place and then proceeded to pick off their opposition one by one. In race two they led from gun to gun.
“I’m really proud of the team and the effort they put in to sailing the boat. Today was one of those days where we were sailing well, got decent starts, Cameron's (Appleton) tactics were great, we managed to get clean air to go fast and it was a lot of fun. The boat in this breeze is just phenomenal to sail, I just love it, it's been such an exhilarating day,” Team Aqua's Owner/Helmsman Chris Bake said. With three wins from four races, they now hold a six point lead over second placed Oracle Racing.
The Race Committee targeted 45 minutes for each race, so the 1.5 mile beat meant the 15 yachts were nose to tail and they rounded the first windward mark. Those coming in on port were met with a wall of RC44s to pick their way through and find a gap. There were no room for mistakes and those who made them paid the price.![]() |
Team Aqua Photo: Nico Martinez/RC44 |
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Photo: Nico Martinez/RC44 |
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Photo: Nico Martinez/RC44 |
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Photo: Nico Martinez/RC44 |
Artemis Racing dropped back to fourth after a costly broach while positioned in second place in the first race of the day. CEEREF, with Igor Lah at the helm and Italy's Michele Ivaldi had a good day, two third places moves them up the rankings to fifth overall, but just one point off Artemis just ahead of them.
Overall Ranking for the RC44 Cagliari Cup (after four races)
1 - Team Aqua - 7
2 - ORACLE Racing - 13
3 - Islas Canarias Puerto Calero - 13
4 - Artemis Racing - 17
5 - RC44 Team CEREEF - 18
6 - Katusha - 20
7 - Peninsula Petroleum - 30
8 - Synergy Russian Sailing Team - 40
9 - No Way Back - 41
10 - Ironbound - 44
11 - Team Nika - 45
12 - AEZ RC44 Team - 46
13 - RUS-7 Sail Racing Team - 47
14 - MAG Racing - 48
15 - Aleph Sailing Team - 60
Lulu Roseman
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