Barend Hiltermann and Max Blom victorious in RS500 Euro Grand Prix – Sailing Update
Spectators preset at Bruinisse in the Netherlands witnessed some of the most thrilling sailing show where 19 RS500 boats participated in the 2012 Euro Grand Prix.
With some classy sailing skills, the local favourite sailors, Barend Hiltermann and Max Blom made their way on top of the overall standings with five points after participating in five races, including a discard race.
The weather conditions at the racing area were quite strong and shifty which was ideal for perfect sailing. Despite the fact that the winds were heavy and strong, the fleet was not troubled at all and the sailors completed their races quite comfortably.
The Dutch team of Barend Hiltermann and Max Blom, commonly recognised as ‘bad boys,’ had a tremendous start in the regatta as they cruised into the fleet leadership with some classy sailing skills. They fired three bullets in the first three beats of the
Euro Grand Prix.
These three first positions played the most important role in hitting the top podium place. The fourth race did not bring a victory for them but they were able to place themselves on the third podium finish.
The Dutch duo crossed the finish line on second position in the fifth race. After the finish of four races, one race was discarded from the overall result which brought the Dutch pair on top with eight points.
The second place was occupied by Nederland’s Carrie Howe along with the World Champion Mischa Heemskerk as a crew member. They started slowly with a third and a fourth finish but after that, they bounced back brilliantly to hit the second spot with seven
points.
Overall standings at the end of the regatta:
1. 899 Barend Hiltermann Max Blom 1, 1, 1, (3), 2 = 5 Points
2. 926 Carrie Howe Mischa Heemskerk 3, (4), 2, 1, 1 = 7 Points
3. 625 Tim Wilkins Heather Martin 2, 2, (5), 2, 4 = 10 Points
4. 890 Johan Rook Malin Broberg (6), 3, 3, 5, 3 = 14 Points
5. 37 Michiel Geerling Hilde van Susante 4, 5, 6, 4, (11) = 19 Points
6. 965 Willemijn van Susante Nick van Alphen 5, 6, 4, 6, (14) = 21 Points
7. 911 Richard Rot Marieke Gijzel (14.5) 7, 10, 7, 7 = 31 Points
8. 007 Luca Carlini Rodolfo Rubino 10, 8, 8, (22 DNF) 8 = 34 Points
9. 818 Richard Morley Sue Morley 9, 9, 9, (10), 9 = 36 Points
10. 949 Andrea Alinovi Tommaso Gommellini 13, 11, (16), 13, 5 = 42 Points
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