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The 33rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE starts this afternoon with the first starts programmed for 1300hrs local time. For the seven 52s racing the first day of six is about putting together good solid results from the two planes races. Winning the regatta does not necessarily require race victories on the opening day, but hitting…
Two key afterguard sailors from the 52 SUPER SERIES have active Olympic campaigns aiming towards Rio 2016 and both are full engaged in key stages of their programes just now, having just completed their respective European Championships and also preparing for the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Santander, Spain in September. We are looking forwards…
Propelled by their anger and disappointment at a performance in Capri last month which fell short of their best, Quantum Racing bounced back to win the AUDI TP52 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP title from a very intense five race event on the beautiful waters of the Costa Smeralda, Sardinia. The five day event lost two to very…
With insufficient wind to allow racing on the final day of the AUDI 52 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Quantum Racing win the world title for the fourth time. The race area off Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda was stuck in a transition area of conflicting breezes. While there were some periods which looked promising over the 5 hours wait…
In a 13 to 17 kts NWly mistral breeze Eduardo de Souza Ramos’ team on Phoenix scored their second win in a row from a long, varied day of three windward leeward races, to elevate themselves to second overall on the AUDI TP52 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP standings. The Brazilian teacm were able to, again, lead around…
Following on the success of their football team in last night’s opening match of the FIFA world cup, Eduardo de Souza Ramos and his crew won Race 4 of the Audi 52 World Championship, after leading from the first turn. Santi Lange, the double Olympic medal winner who is calling tactics for Phoenix, was quick…
Niklas Zennstrom’s Rán Racing made it two back to back wins at the AUDI TP52 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP when they crosses the finish line of Race 4 today, triumphing in the first windward-leeward of the series. After one general recall, under threat of a black flag penalty, Rán Racing won the start off the pin end…
Niklas Zennstrom’s Rán Racing, defending world champions, won today’s 31 miles coastal race, around Spargi island, narrowly defeating 52 SUPER SERIES champions Quantum Racing. Ergin Imre’s Provezza team sailed impeccably to lead to the island turn but lost Quantum Racing as they passed the island and set gennakers after a long beat. Rán Racing read…
How is the life of an Italian aboard Quantum Racing? I had some luck two years ago to join this project. I have been in this since then and it is great to be on the Circuit because outside of the America’s Cup this is the best racing there is in a high-level design. I’m…
Bouncing back from their disappointing third place overall last month in Capri, Quantum Racing made a clear statement of intent when they won the 15 mils coastal race, the first contest of The Audi TP52 World Championship off Porto Cervo, Sardinia this afternoon. The course offered few passing opportunities along its length and so the…
