RAN skipper Niklas Zennstrom satisfied with team’s performance at 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit
Team RAN managed to secure top spot on the podium, despite a low performance on the final day of 2011 Conde de Godó City of Barcelona Trophy. However, RAN could not finish in the top three of 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit’s overall standings. Skipper RAN, Niklas
Zennstrom, is not disappointed at all with the crew’s form throughout the season.
After nine races on Barcelona waters, RAN turned out to be the best TP52 yacht of the 2011 Conde de Godó City of Barcelona Trophy. However, their performance was not over the top because of weather conditions but they were able to win the event with 28 points
ahead of 2011 Region of Murcia Trophy winners, Bribon.
In the overall circuit, RAN was not so impressive and ended on fifth place despite a regatta victory. On the other hand, America’s Quantum Racing sailed brilliantly to finish on top of the circuit standings. After the conclusion of the season, RAN skipper,
Niklas Zennstrom is satisfied with the team’s performance and achievements.
While speaking to reporters after the City of Barcelona Trophy, Zennstrom said, “It´s been a good day, with really stressful racing. Quantum had a top start in the first race, leaving us behind, and Bribón managed to take a point from us. The second race
was tough, Bribón also got in front of us at one point, but overall we went back to sailing the way we´ve done all week, relaxed and having a good time.”
He added, “We are really pleased to win the last Audi Med Cup event because it has shown us and everyone that we have been getting better through the season. I also want to congratulate Quantum Racing because they did a very good job.”
The overall results of 2011 Conde de Godó City of Barcelona Trophy after nine races are given below:
1. RAN (SWE), 2, 1, 1, 2, 5, 8, 1, 4, 4 = 28 points
2. Bribón (ESP), 1, 3, 3, 1, 2, 4, 6, 3, 7 = 30 points
3. Quantum Racing (USA), 3, 2, 2, 7, 7, 1, 2, 1, 8 = 33 points
4. Audi Sailing Team powered by All4One (GER/FR), 6, 8, 6, 5, 3, 2, 3, 2, 2 = 37 points
5. Container (GER), 4, 7, 5, 4, 1, 6, 7, 5, 5 = 44 points
6. Synergy Russian Sailing Team (RUS), 8, 4, 8, 3, 4, 3, 4, 7, 3 = 44 points
7. Audi Azzurra Sailing Team (ITA), 5, 5, 4, 8, 8, 5, 5, 1, 6 = 47 points
8. Gladiator (GBR), 7, 6, 7, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 6 = 61 points
2011 Audi MedCup Circuit 52 Series - Final standings after five regattas:
1. Quantum Racing (USA), 19, 30, 42, 38.5, 33 = 162.5 points
2. Bribón (ESP), 47.5, 38, 37, 25, 30 = 177.5 points
3. Audi Azzurra Sailing Team (ITA), 32.5, 37, 35.5, 28, 47 = 180 points
4. Container (GER), 31.5, 28.5, 38, 43, 44 = 185 points
5. Ràn (SUE), 40.5, 41.5, 43.5, 48.5, 28 = 202 points
6. Audi Sailing Team Powered by All4One (GER/FR) 58, 43.5, 26.5, 39.5, 37 = 204.5 points
5. Synergy Russian Sailing Team (RUS), 37, 39.5, 44.5, 43.5, 44 = 208.5 points
8. Gladiator (GBR), 85.5, 47, 85.5, 85.5, 61 = 364.5 points
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