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Azzurra, the defending 2012 52 Super Series champions won the first race of the 2013 season in. Europe on the opening day of the Conde de Godo Trophy off Barcelona. The team which sails for the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda made a good, well timed start at the offshore, pin end of the line where…
As the 52 SUPER SERIES fleet left the dock at the RCNB this morning the sun was shining, the mercury was already rising after a few chilly days of preparation and the air of anticipation hung heavy in the air. After several days of informal practice and yesterday’s official training race today sees the first…
Azzurra, the 2012 52 SUPER SERIES champions, proved they are in close to perfect shape as they start out in Barcelona on the European stages of the 52 SUPER SERIES when they lead Wednesday’s official practice race right up to the finish line. That they chose to bypass the finish line, passing half a metre…
The Azzurra team lead by skipper helm Guilermo Parada bowed to their superstitions again when they chose not to collect their win in today’s practice race for the 52 SUPER SERIES on the eve of the 40th Trofeo Vela Conde de Godo regatta starting in Barcelona. Although British owner-driver Tony Langley and crew of Gladiator…
Renowned Turkish owner Ergin Imre and his crew of Provezza join the 52 SUPER SERIES in Barcelona for the 40th Trofeo Vela Conde de Godo. After testing the waters in Palma, Mallorca last season when they raced at the Royal Cup, the Provezza team have stepped up to race the European season with their Vrolijk…
Quantum Racing look to return to winning ways with Terry Hutchinson and Jordi Calafat set to sail in the 52 SUPER SERIES European regattas. We want to win the European 52 SUPER SERIES. Terry Hutchinson and Jordi Calafat, Quantum Racing That is the stark, keynote objective for the coming months, as stated by Ed Reynolds…
Owners, crew, officials and all friends and followers of the 52 Super Series extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and close friends of Andrew Simpson, and to the entire team at Artemis. We have fond memories of an inspirational sailor and a down to earth, regular guy who had time for everyone.
After two regattas in America 52 SUPER SERIES starts the Mediterranean stages of the six regatta 2013 season with Barcelona’s renowned Conde de Godo regatta which has attracted seven teams from five different nations including three from the USA. The 40th Conde de Godo regatta sees the return of the 52 SUPER SERIES for the…
Niklas Zennström and the Rán Racing team secured the Gaastra 52 World Championship title on the final run of the last race of the series after a thrilling showdown off Miami’s South Beach up against 52 SUPER SERIES champions and former world champions Azzurra. Although Rán Racing started the three race finale with a lead…
With up to three races planned for the Saturday showdown for the Gaastra 52 World Championships title the four point lead of Rán Racing is still very tenable. Azzurra are the closest title contenders but really need to not onlybeat Rán but put boats between them early in the day to give themselves a fighting…
