Audi Azzurra improves standings at 2011 Region of Sardinia Trophy: 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit
After a disappointing performance in the race a couple of days back, the home favourite Audi Azzurra Sailing Team has finally made it up to the mark, clinching second and third places in the two races
on Day 4 of 2011 Region of Sardinia Trophy. With this improvement in the results, Audi Azzurra will be looking to move up in the overall standings of 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit too.
Audi Azzurra Sailing Team was troubled by the Cagliari Mistral, which blew up to 25 knots in the early days of the trophy. These harsh conditions nudged the Italian sailing team down to the last spots,
however, on the fourth day, the team sailed tremendously in both windward-leeward and coastal races, to paddle themselves up in the standings.
The weather conditions were slightly lower on Day 3, as they blew up to 12 knots, but on the fourth day, they grew back to 20 knots with gusts over 25 knots around the racing areas of Cagliari Gulf
in Sardinia. Audi Azzurra Sailing Team showed great determination under these conditions and proved they were still fighting for the title.
Speaking to local media after the fourth day’s race, skipper Guillermo Parada said, “Things went well. we got two results that reflect how we sail. This proves that conclusions can only be drawn at
the end of the season. We had two negative days, for various reasons, but with such a high level of competition you can go from the top of the fleet to the bottom in a matter of seconds.”
He added, “We sailed the same way today as we did yesterday; tomorrow we need to stay concentrated, conscious of our own value and that of our adversaries.”
TP52 Series results on day three after five races:
1. Audi Sailing Team Powered by All4One (EUR) 4, 1, 3, 3, 1, 5, 1.5 = 18.5 points
2. Quantum Racing (USA) 6, 6, 2, 1, 3, 6, 3 = 27 points
3. Bribón (ESP) 7, 4, 5, 2, 2, 4, 6 = 30 points
4. Container (GER) 1, 2, 7, 4, 7, 1, 9 = 31 points
5. Audi Azzurra Sailing Team (ITA) 5, 3, 6, 7, 5, 2, 4.5 = 32.5 points
6. Synergy Russian Sailing Team (RUS) 3, 7, 1, 5, 4, 7, 7.5 = 34.5 points
7. RÁN (SUE) 2, 5, 4, 6, 6, 3, 10.5 = 36.5 points
8. Gladiator (GBR) 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 13.5(DNC) = 67.5 points
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