Spirit of Malouen X on top form! The Maxi 72s consolidate their domination A good deal for Lyra in Maxi3
Spirit of Malouen X on top form! The Maxi 72s consolidate their domination A good deal for Lyra in Maxi3
Spirit of MalouenX in her element The huge Swan 115 Jasi, sailed by the American Ken Read, famous for his America’s Cup and Volvo campaigns, proved to be particularly inspired from the moment the gun was fired early this afternoon for the Maxi1s. He began a long windward-leeward duel with Spirit of Malouen X, Wally 107 and her predominantly French crew, followed by the two big protos Morgana (Reichel/Pugh) and Pattoo (MacKeon), as the north-easterly wind became increasingly easterly, while freshening slightly. But it was Spirit of Malouen X who took the prize for finesse, winning in quite a masterly fashion. With today’s fine result, Wally 107 is back in the saddle in the provisional overall Maxis1 rankings. 72 power! The Maxi 2 group is perhaps the most closely watched of the week, as it brings together a number of boats with similar potential, albeit with very different signatures. Rambler88, the record-breaking Kouyoumdjian design, was also quick to take the lead, in contact with the Wallycento in the Maxi 1 group. Unfortunately, the unfortunate fall of one of the men on board, fortunately not serious, forced Rambler88 to abandon the race. Yesterday’s leaders, the formidable 72-footers, took advantage of the situation to continue to make their mark on this group. North Star, the day’s winner, Jethou and Cannonball will all be taking part in the week’s final rankings this evening.