Sébastien Col: It feels good to finally win a regatta – 2011 Region of Sardinia Trophy
Audi Sailing Team Powered by All4One tactician, Sebastien Col feels great after winning their first regatta of the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit, at the Gulf of Cagliari in Sardinia, Italy. The Audi Sailing Team claimed their 2011 Region of Sardinia Trophy under
tough conditions and Col was happy with their performance.
The conditions took the better of Col’s team initially in the race, with strong and wavering winds prevailing at the race site, however, the team managed to overcome the situation and hold its own. Audi Sailing Team couldn’t win any race on the last day
of the Sardinia Region Trophy but they still grabbed the first place due to their consistent overall performance.
Audi Sailing All4One was skippered by Jochen Schuemann, who led the crew sensibly throughout the event, along with his crew member and tactician, Sebastien Col. Col was satisfied with the role he played during the regatta as a tactician. He did admit that
there were a few mistakes made through the course of the race, but they would learn from them and try not repeating them in the upcoming Audi MedCup events.
The Audi All4One will now be looking forward to make another strong appearance in the next regatta of Audi MedCup Circuit, the 2011 Region of Murcia Trophy, which will commence from August 23.
Speaking to the local media, Col said, “It feels good to finally win a regatta. At the beginning of the race we didn't expect it. We wanted to do things well. This is a victory we will enjoy. In Marseille we knew already that that the potential was there
and we've finally found the key points the get the boat sailing well, which gives us confidence for the upcoming regattas.”
He added, “In the next one we should find similar conditions but with a bit bigger seas. We will still learn things from the boat and we'll still discuss with the designers and our coach in order to get the maximum out of it. I believe we were at the maximum
during the last two days, what's really satisfying.”
TP52 Series results on final day after nine races:
1. Audi Sailing Team Powered by All4One (EUR) 4, 1, 3, 3, 1, 5, 1.5, 6, 2 = 26.5 points
2. Audi Azzurra Sailing Team (ITA) 5, 3, 6, 7, 5, 2, 4.5, 2, 1 = 35.5 points
3. Bribón (ESP) 7, 4, 5, 2, 2, 4, 6, 3, 4 = 37 points
4. Container (GER) 1, 2, 7, 4, 7, 1, 9, 1, 6 = 38 points
5. Quantum Racing (USA) 6, 6, 2, 1, 3, 6, 3, 8 (DNF), 7 = 42 points
6. RÁN (SUE) 2, 5, 4, 6, 6, 3, 10.5, 4, 3 = 43.5 points
7. Synergy Russian Sailing Team (RUS) 3, 7, 1, 5, 4, 7, 7.5, 5, 5 = 44.5 points
8. Gladiator (GBR) 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC), 13.5(DNC), 9(DNC), 9(DNC) = 85.5 points
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