Markus Wieser not let down with performance in Murcia Trophy, hopes to do well in Barcelona Trophy
First two regattas of 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit, Cascais Trophy and Marseille Trophy were quite successful for the German TP52 team Container, as they took second finish in Cascais and first in Marseille to secure second spot in the standings. However, after
that the German Container could not maintain their strong position in the circuit.
They performed unconvincingly in the Sardinia Region Trophy and Murcia Region Trophy which nudged them one place down at third position after America’s Quantum Racing and Italy’s Audi Azzurra Sailing Team. They are far behind Quantum Racing to challenge
them, but they can be tough competitors for the Italians as they are just eight points behind them.
Skipper helm Container, Markus Wieser, is not disappointed with his team’s performance in the previous two regattas. Instead, he is quite hopeful about their success in the 2011 Barcelona Trophy and believes they can clinch back glory.
While speaking to local media about his plans, Wieser said, “We worked a lot on our sails after Cartagena especially on the light wind gennaker and built a new A2 on out last slot. We hope we can improve on the light air performance now compared to the last
regatta because in general we're expecting even lighter breezes than in Cartagena.”
He further added, “We should not be too disappointed after Cartagena keeping in mind that this is still our first TP 52 season. The season's opener and Marseille were just great with our boat speed in heavy winds, but we simply couldn't anticipate the necessary
trim and set-up changes for medium to light air quick enough. But we'll keep going and do the best we can to fighting back in Barcelona.”
The overall standings of Audi MedCup Circuit after four regattas are given below:
1. USA, QUANTUM RACING, Cascais Trophy 19, Marseille Trophy 30, Sardinia Trophy 42, Murcia Trophy 38.5 = 129.5 points
2. ITA, AUDI AZZURRA SAILING TEAM, Cascais Trophy 32.5, Marseille Trophy 37, Sardinia Trophy 35.5, Murcia Trophy 28 = 133 points
3. GER, CONTAINER, Cascais Trophy 31.5, Marseille Trophy 28.5, Sardinia Trophy 38, Murcia Trophy 43 = 141 points
4. ESP, BRIBON, Cascais Trophy 47.5, Marseille Trophy 38, Sardinia Trophy 37, Murcia Trophy 25 = 147.5 points
5. RUS, SYNERGY RUSSIAN SAILING TEAM, Cascais Trophy 37, Marseille Trophy 39.5, Sardinia Trophy 44.5, Murcia Trophy 43.5 = 164.5 points
6. GFR, AUDI SAILING TEAM POWERED BY ALL4ONE, Cascais Trophy 58, Marseille Trophy 43.5, Sardinia Trophy 26.5, Murcia Trophy 39.5 = 167.5 points
7. SWE, RAN, Cascais Trophy 40.5, Marseille Trophy 41.5, Sardinia Trophy 43.5, Murcia Trophy 48.5 = 174 points
8. GBR, GLADIATOR, Cascais Trophy 85.5, Marseille Trophy 47, Sardinia Trophy 85.5, Murcia Trophy 85.5 = 303.5 points
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