Cagliari Mistral wobbles Quantum Racing as Container finishes on top: 2011 Region of Sardinia Trophy
The third leg of 2011 Audi MedCup, Region of Sardinia Trophy, had a tremendous start, although Quantum Racing would’ve thought otherwise. The Cascais Trophy winners, Quantum Racing were completely shattered by Cagliari Mistral on the first day of the regatta
and finished last in both races. Meanwhile, Germany’s Container topped the standings on Day 1.
The wind conditions prevailing at the site weren’t consistent and massive gusts of around 25 knots on the north of the racing area kept tormenting the sailing teams. However, Container’s consistency, and ability to handle the conditions well, took them to
first place in the opening race.
Quantum Racing couldn’t maintain their sail according to their standards under such strong gusts. They finished in last position in both the races. However, in the overall standings of 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit, they are still leading the board.
Speaking to the local media, Quantum Racing project manager Ed Reynolds said, “Obviously we made a couple of tactical decisions that if we could re-run them we would not choose to do again, first time in the first race. Second race I was surprised because
at 200 metres from the top mark I thought we were going to round second or third, we rounded fifth.”
He added, “The Cagliari Mistral has never been kind to the Quantum Racing Team here. I don’t know why that is. The guys on the edges seem to come out best today. We have always sailed working the percentages, but our general mode of sailing, over the years,
has not translated well.”
The result at the end of day one is given below:
1. Container (GER) 1, 2 = 3 points
2. Audi Sailing Team Powered by All4One (EUR) 4, 1 = 5 points
3. RÀN (SWE) 2, 5 = 7 points
4. Audi Azzurra Sailing Team (ITA) 5, 3 = 8 points
5. Synergy Russian Sailing Team (RUS) 3, 7 = 10 points
6. Bribón (ESP) 7, 4 = 11 points
7. Quantum Racing (USA) 6, 6 = 12 points
8. Gladiator (GBR) 9(DNC), 9(DNC) = 18 points
The overall standings are:
1 - USA - QUANTUM RACING, Regatta 1 (19), Regatta 2 (30), Regatta 3 (12) = 61 points
2 - GER – CONTAINER, Regatta 1 (31.5), Regatta 2 (28.5), Regatta 3 (3) = 63 points
3 - ITA - AUDI AZZURRA SAILING TEAM, Regatta 1 (32.5), Regatta 2 (37), Regatta 3 (5) = 74.5 points
4 – RUS - SYNERGY RUSSIAN SAILING TEAM, Regatta 1 (37), Regatta 3 (39.5), Regatta 3 (10) = 86.5 points
5 - SWE – RAN, Regatta 1 (40.5), Regatta 2 (41.5), Regatta 3 (7) = 91 points
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