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Zennstroms’s team surged to victory in a 30-plus northeaster at speeds in excess of 24 knots, finishing second across the line in the final race of the day to clinch the overall win. World champions Quantum Racing finished second in the cup after they were forced to retire from the first of two races on…
Audi Azzurra claimed line honours and 52 seconds later Rán finished in second place, followed by Quantum, Audi Sailing Team powered by All4One, PowerPlay and Provezza. It was a tough finish for Quantum Racing who led the Royal Cup from day one, but dropped to second in the opening race of the final day when…
Audi All4One are the new Royal Cup leaders after claiming victory in a dramatic race on Saturday when former regatta front-runners Quantum damaged their forestay and retired from the opening race on the final day of the regatta. Azzurra finished second, followed by Rán, Gladiator, PowerPlay, Provezza and Aquila. With one race remaining All4One are…
It could mean a change of tactics for the team, who have been competing with the stealth of being a middle-order competitor, while the likes of Quantum, Rán and Azzurra had been engaged in a match racing like fight for the podium. But, having proven they are more than capable of winning, Calafat said the…
Audi Sailing Team powered by All4One posted the best results of the day, finishing second in race one and claiming their first victory in race two to edge into third place overall. Despite Quantum finishing third in both races they remain leaders in the Royal Cup on 12 points, followed by Rán Racing on 18,…
The win takes All4One from fourth place to third in the overall Royal Cup standings. PowerPlay posted their best result of the regatta to finish second, Quantum Racing finished third, followed by Audi Azzurra Sailing Team, Rán Racing, Provezza, Gladiator and Aquila All eight competing yachts got the all clear in a very even start.…
In an incredible comeback Gladiator won the first race on day three of the Royal Cup on Friday, less than 24-hours after they were forced to retire from racing with bow damage following a collision. Before hitting the water to race on the superstitious Friday the 13th the team were hopeful all of their bad…
It is a day considered by many to bear bad luck based on old superstitions that Friday is an unlucky day and 13 is an unlucky number. Gladiator are one team who are hopeful that their share of bad luck is over, having been forced out of yesterday’s Royal Cup racing after a collision, and…
Damaged boats, a disqualification and an injured crewman marked a dramatic second day’s racing at the 52 Super Series Royal Cup regatta in Palma, Mallorca on Thursday, which was dominated by world champions Quantum Racing. Quantum claimed victory in the opening race of the day and remarkably maintained second place in race two despite offloading…
Audi Azzurra Sailing Team had their first taste of victory, winning the second race on day two of the Royal Cup, while Quantum Racing miraculously finished second despite offloading an injured crewman mid-race. Rán Racing finished third followed by Audi Sailing Team powered by All4One, Provezza and Aquilla. Just six boats competed in the fourth…
