Container slips down in TP52, Iberdrola finishes on top in Soto 40: 2011 Region of Sardinia Trophy
Germany’s sailing team, Container, tumbled down to number two overall, on Day 2 of Sardinia Region Trophy in TP52 series. Meanwhile, Iberdrola Team of Spain had a superb start in Soto 40 series races and clinched first place in two races to lead the standings
on Thursday, July 21 at Sardinia’s Gulf of Cagliari.
Marseille Trophy 2011 winners, Container of Germany, led the first day of 2011 Region of Sardinia Trophy with three points in two races. The German sailing team was on the brink of grabbing the top place in overall standings of 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit,
but unfortunately, they couldn’t make it and ended second overall.
Iberdrola Team sailed terrifically in Soto 40 races under harsh weather conditions, as the North Westerly Cagliari Mistral blew up to 25 knots during the day. Iberdrola Team’s consistent sail brought them on top with two points.
Speaking to the media after the races, Iberdrola Team skipper José Mariá Torcida said, “Great start for us, there´s not a lot more we can ask for today. The key has been how we sailed downwind, where we did quite well. The first start went well and the second
one not as good. In this last one, we sailed leeward with the group, but a couple shifts and a couple gybes got us first.”
He added, “After that we were able to control the race and finish in that position. We are satisfied with our speed downwind in good wind conditions. Noticia IV is the team that we are going to have to fight right now. We know that they´ve sailed less that
we had, and they are catching up. They are the team to beat for us here.”
TP52 Series results on day two after four races:
1. Audi Sailing Team Powered by All4One (EUR) 4, 1, 3, 3 = 11 points
2. Container (GER) 1, 2, 7, 4 = 14 points
3. Quantum Racing (USA) 6, 6, 2, 1 = 15 points
4. Synergy Russian Sailing Team (RUS) 3, 7, 1, 5 = 16 points
5. RÁN (SUE) 2, 5, 4, 6 = 17 points
6. Bribón (ESP) 7, 4, 5, 2 = 18 points
7. Audi Azzurra Sailing Team (ITA) 5, 3, 6, 7 = 21 points
8. Gladiator (GBR) 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC) = 36 points
40 Series results after two races:
1. Iberdrola Team (ESP) 1, 1 = 2 points
2. Noticia IV (ESP) 2, 2 = 4 points
3. Ngoni (GBR) 3, 3 = 6 points
4. XXII Sardegna (IT), 4, 4 = 8 points
5. Patagonia (ARG) 6(DNC), 6(DNC) = 12 points
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