52 SUPER SERIES Saint-Tropez Sailing WeekNews
Azzurra won what proved to be the most dramatic race yet of the 52 SUPER SERIES at Quantum Key West as both of their main rivals Ran Racing and Quantum Racing suffered their own significant problems which cost them dearly. Quantum Rscing’s jib split three metres from the head early on the first beat which…
Jamie Haines is the only female crew working forward of the helm in the 52 SUPER SERIES, but this is no matter. This 33-year old native to Newport, USA comes from a long heritage of offshore sailors, and so has salt water in her veins. Her grandfather Jim Kilroy was an American racing legend, having…
In reality there are probably four boats with a good chance of winning the first 52 SUPER SERIES regatta, Quantum Key West 2013. Tied on points are Azzurra and Rán Racing. Three out of four days so far have ended up with the top two teams on the same points, so it would not be…
After two more great races for the 52 SUPER SERIES at Quantum Key West 2013 the top two boats Azzurra and Rán Racing still remain tied on the same points aggregate. Alberto Roemmers’ Azzurra team which flies the colours of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda still just hold the edge overall but on the strength…
Warm temperatures, perfect breezes, sunny skies and clear azure waters today drew out all the photographers and spectators to see what makes Quantum Key West such an iconic attraction for mid-winter sailing. The other draw of course is the competition, which today did not disappoint for Day Races 7 and 8 of the 52 SUPER…
An impressive win in Race 7 of the 52 SUPER SERIES at Quantum Key West for the defending 2012 champion Azzurra promotes the team led by Guillermo Parada to a clear one point lesd ahead of Ran Racing. Azzurra’s well timed start near the middle of the line was key to their slender lead at…
Postcard conditions are expected for this, the penultimate day of racing at Quantum Key West 2013 for the 52 SUPER SERIES, with a building NE’ly breeze which should reach 18kts during the afternoon. With the top two teams locked on the same points tally, Azzurra just ahead of Rán Racing on countback, this might be…
Top scoring boat across a great two-race day for the 52 SUPER SERIES at Quantum Key West, Azzurra have edged to the top of the leader board. But just just as Quantum Racing did after Day 1, their overall lead is only by virtue of tie break. Azzurra’s two second places in fantastic, puffy, shifty…
The overcast sky of Race 5 broke into the sunshine for Race 6 of the 52 SUPER SERIES at Quantum Key West 2013, as Interlodge made a perfectly-timed mid-line start to take and hold the lead on this longer (2.2-mile leg) 5-leg course. Her strong start and superior upwind pace kept her clear of what…
A reasonably comfortable win in Race 5 for Quantum Racing, with owner Doug DeVos steering gives them a share of second place overall in the 52 SUPER SERIES at Quantum Key West 2013. But a one place gain on the final run, passing Interlodge for third place keeps Ran Racing at the top of the…
