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Ed Baird has been here before. Both literally – Quantum Key West Race Week is an institution on the North American regatta circuit — and figuratively. As a seasoned professional sailor, he’s no stranger to being the new guy on a team. For Quantum Key West Race Week, which is the inaugural event of the…
(Wednesday 18th January, Key West) – At Quantum Key West Race Week Wednesday is known as “moving day”. It is, in the middle of a regatta, a pivotal stage, when consistency starts to show, the cream rises to the top, and a real insight into the possible hierarchy at the end of the week is…
After today’s racing, we caught up with some of the sailors along the dock. Here’s what they said: Peter Holmberg (USVI) helm Provezza (TUR): “I am fitting in and getting used to the guys and them getting used to me. Today was a very, very tricky day. I say hats off today to our tactician…
While the breeze continued to lighten, the race committee decided there was enough left to run a third race, especially with a less-than-stellar forecast for Day 4. As the boats neared the line, the win dropped to its lowest point in the regatta, putting a premium on positioning and the speed build. Sled and Ran…
When you’re good, you’re good. Interlodge helmsman Ian Walker and tactician Andy Horton wasted no time in getting the second win for their new boat. For the first time in this regatta we saw a large group of boats battle for the committee boat end of the line. Brononesec emerged from that scrum unscathed while…
With the wind down a bit from the first two days, and the sea state as well, the pressure was squarely on the tactical teams for Race 5 of the 52 SUPER SERIES at 2017 Quantum Key West Race Week. The teams spread out along the line, each looking for a good lane to launch…
(Tuesday 17th January, Key West) – Even among some of the top teams in the 52 SUPER SERIES, the world’s leading grand prix monohull circuit, nerves and elements of self-doubt had a negative effect on Monday, the first day of the new season and the opening races of the Quantum Key West Race Week. While…
After one general recall, Race 4 officially got underway in much the same conditions as the previous three, 15-to-20 knots from the east-southeast with short choppy seas and brilliant sunshine. Once again there was a fierce battle for the pin end, with Azzurra and Sled both double-tacking inside of 30-seconds and Quantum sliding down to…
Tony Langley’s Gladiator crew won Race 3 for the 52 SUPER SERIES at Quantum Key West Race Week leading from the first leeward gate. Their victory is the first race win for Langley’s team since July last year in Porto Cervo and the first with Ed Baird as tactician. The third race of the regatta…
(Monday 16th January, Key West) – For German owner-driver Harm Müller-Spreer and his international crew on Platoon, the 2017 52 SUPER SERIES is off to the best possible start. Under clear blue skies and in a meaty 15- to 20-knot breeze, the Platoon squad handily won the first two races of Quantum Key West Race…
