Friday 14 May 2010

Audi MedCup: It's Tight at the Top!



TeamOrigin (GBR) go into Race 6 of the Portugal Trophy Cascais regatta with a lead of two points over Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL) who are on equal points with Synergy (RUS). In the GP42 Series, Puerto Calero (ESP) leads after winning both races on day 1


Close racing in the TP52 fleet at the Portugal Match Cup off Cascais. Image copyright Francesco Ferri_Studio Borlenghi/Audi MedCup.

by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson

Quantum Racing (USA) will still race today without skipper-helm Terry Hutchinson (USA) with tactician Adrian Stead (GBR) standing in as helm again. Hutchinson is under observation for his head knock which he sustained before racing yesterday but is expected to return for Saturday’s coastal race.

In the GP 42 class two wins yesterday for defending champions Puerto Calero (ESP) means they go into their third race with a two points lead.

The wind forecast for the day promises winds slightly lighter than yesterday, 13-20 knots from the North West.

Folllow racing live today with Audi MedCup TV, live on www.medcup.org from 1250hrs each day, until racing completes for the day. [SailRaceWin: This is 2250hrs onwards in New Zealand.]

Replay of all the races, available on www.medcup.org/replay

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