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august 29, 2018 - World Sailing
Extreme Sailing Series™: Swiss seize success from clutches of the Danes in Cardiff final
Having climbed the ranks throughout the Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff Act, Alinghi – the Swiss kings of foiling – seized victory from the clutches of SAP Extreme Sailing Team on the final day of the #Event.
In a nail-biting finish to an incredible four days of racing, Arnaud Psarofaghis, Yves Detrey, Nicolas Charbonnier, Bryan Mettraux and Timothé Lapauw headed into the all-important double points final race just one point ahead of their Danish counterparts. A third place finish saw them crush SAP Extreme Sailing Team’s hopes of an Act victory, securing Alinghi’s fourth Act win of the season - the first time the Swiss have won in Cardiff in the six years that they’ve competed in the Welsh capital.
It was a gutting end to what looked like an otherwise promising #competition for SAP Extreme Sailing Team. Having led the regatta since the first day, the Danes were hopeful for a taste of the glory. However, an OCS (over the starting line early) on the final race cost them dearly, relegating them to the back of the fleet for much of the race. They Eventually crossed the line in fourth, securing them second place on the Act podium.
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