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However the left, offshore side of the course paid all day with better pressure.Katusha on the peak of a wave in Malta.
Bronenosec Sailing Team had the most consistent day finishing third overall, but just one point off the lead. "We made a few mistakes, but it is not bad to be third at the end of the first day," said skipper Vladimir Liubomirov. "The weather was not so easy, but we saved our boat. I am happy and we know how we can improve, which is important."
The final race was won in emphatic style by Vladimir Prosikhin's Team Nika. On board as tactician, following his recent departure from Emirates Team New Zealand, is Dean Barker, sailing his first regatta with the Russian team. "The first one we were all out of sorts, we did a late jib change,"described the America's Cup legend. "In the second we were battling a bit for pace, but we managed to chip away a little bit and in the last race we got a good start. We had a great first run and the rest of the race was very enjoyable."
But the overwhelming memory of today was surfing down the big waves in race two, fun but making boat handling through the gybes a significant test for the crews. "When it's only 10-12 knots it is not much fun," said Barker. "But in 18-20 knots, the boats really come alive."
Or as Igor Lah summed up: "When you caught a nice wave - it was brilliant. That is why we go sailing."
With a full gale forecast tomorrow afternoon, the race committee is intending to start early with the first start scheduled for 09:30.
RC44 Valletta Cup Fleet Racing Results
1. TEAM CEEREF - 11
2. Katusha -11
3. Bronenosec-12
4. Team Nika -15
5. RUS - 7 Anywayanyday-15
6. Peninsula Petroleum-16
7. Charisma -16
8. Team Aqua -20
9. Artemis Racing-21
10. Artemis Racing Youth - 29
11. MAG Racing-32
Bronenosec Sailing Team had the most consistent day finishing third overall, but just one point off the lead. "We made a few mistakes, but it is not bad to be third at the end of the first day," said skipper Vladimir Liubomirov. "The weather was not so easy, but we saved our boat. I am happy and we know how we can improve, which is important."
The final race was won in emphatic style by Vladimir Prosikhin's Team Nika. On board as tactician, following his recent departure from Emirates Team New Zealand, is Dean Barker, sailing his first regatta with the Russian team. "The first one we were all out of sorts, we did a late jib change,"described the America's Cup legend. "In the second we were battling a bit for pace, but we managed to chip away a little bit and in the last race we got a good start. We had a great first run and the rest of the race was very enjoyable."
But the overwhelming memory of today was surfing down the big waves in race two, fun but making boat handling through the gybes a significant test for the crews. "When it's only 10-12 knots it is not much fun," said Barker. "But in 18-20 knots, the boats really come alive."
Or as Igor Lah summed up: "When you caught a nice wave - it was brilliant. That is why we go sailing."
With a full gale forecast tomorrow afternoon, the race committee is intending to start early with the first start scheduled for 09:30.
RC44 Valletta Cup Fleet Racing Results
1. TEAM CEEREF - 11
2. Katusha -11
3. Bronenosec-12
4. Team Nika -15
5. RUS - 7 Anywayanyday-15
6. Peninsula Petroleum-16
7. Charisma -16
8. Team Aqua -20
9. Artemis Racing-21
10. Artemis Racing Youth - 29
11. MAG Racing-32
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