BlackMatch Racing win Match Race Germany 2010. Image copyright Gareth Cooke/Subzero Images.
by David Swete
Blue skies, not a cloud in sight and sunshine summed up the final day of Match Race Germany, however a lack of breeze for the entire day meant there was no racing and this left BlackMatch Racing in the top spot, taking out the regatta due to having qualified 1st equal during the round robin and Mathieu Richard losing out in his semi final against Jesper Radich.
BlackMatch Racing at Match Race Germany. Image copyright Gareth Cooke/Subzero Images.
This was not the best way to win a regatta and to have no sailing for an entire day is nearly unheard of, but with our previous best result in Germany being 8th the team are extremely happy with the win that sees us leap into 2nd position on the overall World Tour standings.
Oops! Image copyright Gareth Cooke/Subzero Images.
With no sailing all day the highlight was definitely the celebration on the water. BlackMatch's bowman Nick Blackman was unceremoniously thrown into the lake, but unfortunately he snagged his shorts on the way in and kiwi photographer Gareth Cooke was on hand to capture the action.
Adam Minoprio sets to with the champers. Image copyright Gareth Cooke/Subzero Images.
We are now looking forward to our next regatta the Korea Match Cup, which is in a fortnight and will be very keen to take the top spot of the World Tour leader board as we endeavour to retain our title.
BlackMatch would like to thank their sponsors FedEx Express and Events Clothing/Line 7 New Zealand. We would also like to thank our new sponsor Steinlager Pure and Emirates Team New Zealand, as without their support we would not have this opportunity.
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