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Quantum Racing go back on to Palma Bay with what looks to be a relatively simple job to do. They have a nine point lead over Azzurra and Bronenesec so just need two good, clinical finishes to be sure. Of course if they win the first of two planned races today then that would be…
(Thursday 28th July, Puerto Portals) – Quantum Racing stand on the threshold of their third regatta win of the 52 SUPER SERIES season after sailing to their fourth win of the 2016 Puerto Portals Sailing Week regatta today. They matched a third place to that victory – their third in a row – and so…
Bronenosec won the second race of today at the Puerto Portals Sailing Week to strengthen their claim to a podium position at this third 52 SUPER SERIES regatta of the season. Bronenosec started well one third up from the pin but read the persistent left shift well, making a good layline to the first turn.…
Another nicely executed well managed start was the first building block for Quantum Racing’s third race win in a row, a victory which opens their regatta lead to five points. In the 12-13kts sea breeze the track proved one sided, reducing the passing opportunities. But Azzurra sailed a good second beat from the left hand…
Back to the all windward-leeward diet today. Some may be relieved. But it is another very hot day, fierce sunshine from eight in the morning until eight at night. Hydration, hydration, hydration and trying to stay in the shade wherever possible is fundamental to all on board the 52s, from the front to back of…
(Wednesday 27th July, Puerto Portals) – Two hard earned wins for Quantum Racing elevates the team which is steered by owner Doug DeVos to a lead of four points ahead of Azzurra at the 52 SUPER SERIES’ Puerto Portals Sailing Week on the Bay of Palma. The two teams which have shared all championship title…
Quantum Racing open a lead of four points over Azzurra after winning the coastal race this afternoon. Doug DeVos’s team read the transition zone at Illetas better and were able to pass early leader Gladiator. Azzurra recovered from seventh to fourth. Provezza took second to strengthen their overall third for the regatta. For full results,…
A win for Quantum Racing, their second of the regatta so far, steps Doug DeVos’ team clear at the top of the standings for Puerto Portals Sailing Week. With Azzurra second the US-flagged team which leads the 52 SUPER SERIES are now one point clear. A solid start mid line with good pace was enough…
It is the midpoint of the 52 SUPER SERIES. There is no time for half time oranges. That comes after Friday when there is a long break to the World Championships. With 21 races sailed so far and 26 more races scheduled before the end of Cascais in October, is it downhill or uphill from…
(Tuesday 26th July, Puerto Portals) – Azzurra, the 52 SUPER SERIES champions of 2015, delivered their best day of this season so far on the Bay of Palma waters where they won the World Championship title and where they built so much of their season-winning points cushion last year. The team of the Yacht Club…
