Quantum Racing have won their second TP52 World title in three years, containing the 2009 world champion Matador crew in the final race of the TP52 World Championship off Valencia.
Staying within their target point’s budget for the day’s two races, Quantum Racing 4th and 1st race was joint best score of the day, leaving them three points clear of 2007 title holder Artemis.
United Internet Team Germany, who competed in the 32nd America’s Cup with a team led by Jesper Bank join TeamOrigin as another team not contesting the 34th America’s Cup in 2013.
Two back to back wins sees the Russian boat Synergy leading the TP52 World Championships after three excellent races in a building sea breeze off Valencia today
The 2010 edition of the TP52 World Championship was officially launched at the Edificio Veles e Vents in Valencia today. The World’s will take place on the America’s Cup waters off the city between the 5th and 9th of October.
TEAMORIGIN, the yacht racing team established by Sir Keith Mills, and skippered by triple Olympic Gold Medallist, Ben Ainslie, has announced that it will not be challenging for the next America’s Cup scheduled for 2013.
Matador, the 2009 52 world champions, win the Audi MedCup Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta a clear 13 points ahead of Audi A1 powered by All4ONE who finished second. Madrid-Caser Seguros won the 42 Series.
Over 60 international yachts have registered for the 2010 Rolex Middle Sea Race, a 606-nautical mile offshore race, which starts from Grand Harbour in Malta on 23 October 2010.
Today at the Region of Sardinia Trophy in Cagliari Quantum Racing announced they will campaign for a new build boat for the 2011 season. They are the first of several teams expected to make a similar announcement.
Even with a lead of 46.5 points over second placed Quantum Racing and up to 11 races left to complete the Audi MedCup season,Dean Barker and the Emirates Team New Zealand crew know there is no room for complacency. “We are just looking to sail smart and sail clean.” Emphasised tactician Ray Davies (NZL) after today’s practice race.
José Cusi’s Bribón on Sailing yacht Bribon won the practice race for the 52 Series off Cagliari in a light sea-breeze today beating the leading duo Emirates Team New Zealand and TeamOrigin