Above and below: Model America's Cup class yachts were used for the Gstaad Ski-Yachting event 2009. Images copyright Juerg Kaufmann/Go4Image. All rights reserved.
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Special guests Bruno Trouble and Jochen Schuemann, and competitors from 19 teams, from 10 clubs representing 6 countries, enjoyed perfect snow, sun, wind and a great friendly atmosphere of this unique event, which was first held 10 years ago in the Swiss resort of Gstaad, where the Gstaad Yacht Club is based.
Above and below the water image of the model America's Cup class yachts. Image copyright Juerg Kaufmann/Go4Image. All rights reserved.
The event creatively combines ski races where consistency (not speed) counts, with match racing in the semi-Olympic indoor pool with remote-controlled America’s Cup model replica boats. The Societe Nautique de Geneve narrowly beat the Royal Yacht Squadron in the final.
Model America's Cup yacht racing takes place in the swimming pool. Image copyright Juerg Kaufmann/Go4Image. All rights reserved.
The prizegiving dinner was held in the prestigious GYC clubhouse, where participants and guests enjoyed a special presentation by Bruno Trouble on the recently held Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in Auckland.
Gstaad Yacht Club hosts the model America's Cup yacht racing. Image copyright Juerg Kaufmann/Go4Image. All rights reserved.
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