Audi 52 SUPER SERIES: Sled lead but Azzurra achieving their goals on home waters

Thursday, September 26th, 2019

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After losing the first scheduled day to a mistral wind which was too strong, conditions proved excellent for the first three races of the regatta. The NW’ly wind remaining steady in direction and blowing between 16 and 27 knots, provided fabulous conditions for this showdown title decider.

Sled read the wind best in the early stages of Race 1, Adam Beashel and Murray Jones choosing the signal boat end of the start line, working right early to lead Bronenosec and Provezza at the top mark. Platoon were forced to stay left and rounded eighth at the first windward turn behind their title rivals Azzurra and Quantum Racing. Azzurra showed their determination and fighting spirit on the final run as they gybed early on the run to gain and steal third place.

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