Skipper-helm Iberdrola Team José María Torcida happy with team’s success in 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit
Audi MedCup Circuit 2011 regattas have finally come to an end after the conclusion of 2011 Conde de Godó City of Barcelona Trophy in which Spain’s Iberdrola Team, leader board Soto 40 series, displayed some extraordinary performance to hit the top spot with
15 points.
Along with the trophy victory, Iberdrola Team also managed to clinch the season title after an outstanding performance throughout the circuit, as they won four of five regattas at the circuit. However, they stood second in the penultimate event of 2011 Region
of Murcia Trophy after Great Britain’s Ngoni, who finished third in 2011 Conde de Godó City of Barcelona Trophy.
Iberdrola Team skipper-helm, José María Torcida and crew members are thrilled with the success of their team, as their hard work throughout the season has finally paid them with this splendid glory. The skipper appreciated all the crew members of the team
who put the best of their skills in the races.
While speaking to the media after the victory, Torcida said, “It´s the end of the season, we saw that all the preparation work that we did paid off, especially with the sails, it was key for this final win. We were really focused from day one, we started
doing a good job and managed to save our lead. We knew this was important because the rest of the teams would improve as the season progressed.”
He added, “We are happy with our success and the teamwork that we´ve done, it set the basis for what came after. Great crew work, everyone has done their own job having a good time. The future is bright for this boat, it´s easy to sail and trim, and it´s
very well built. It makes the competition interesting, we´ve seen this here.”
The overall standings of Soto 40 Series at the end of 2011 City of Barcelona Trophy are given below:
1. Iberdrola Team (ESP), 1, 1, 3, 2, 1, 5, 1, 1 = 15 points
2. Iberostar (ESP), 2, 4, 1, 1, 3, 4, 4, 4 = 23 points
3. Ngoni (GBR), 5, 3, 2, 3, 4, 1, 5, 2 = 25 points
4. www.cruiser-racer.com (ESP), 4, 2, 4, 5, 6, 2, 2, 3 = 28 points
5. Bigamist (POR), 3, 5, 6, 4, 2, 3, 6, 5 = 34 points
6. www.visitmalta.com (ESP), 6, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 3, 6 = 43 points
7. XXII (EUR), 8 (DNC), 8 (DNC), 8 (DNC), 8 (DNC), 8 (DNC), 8 (DNC), 8 (DNC), 8 (DNC) = 64 points
Final results of Soto 40 series in 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit:
1. Iberdrola Team (ESP) 13, 14, 9, 17, 15 = 68 points
2. Noticia IV (ESP) 25, 22, 15, 19, 23 = 104 points
3. Ngoni (GBR) 33, 26, 22, 13, 25 = 119 points
4. Patagonia (ARG) 28, 17, 42, 32, 43 = 162 points
5. XXII (ESP) 23, 26, 24, 39, 64 = 176 points
6. Cruiser-racer (ESP) 48, 42, 42, 48, 28 = 208 points
7. Bigamist (POR) 48, 42, 42, 48, 34 = 214 points
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