THRILLER Oct 7, 20:56
Putting Gilles Martin-Raget's great photos together with quotes from navigator Peter Isler after today's thrilling 1-2 finishes....
“When the squall went through on the final leg of the first race,
we hit a top speed of 19.5 knots and we crossed the finish line doing
18 knots. We feel sure that is some kind of America’s Cup record.”
“In the second race, our big move came when we made the call to go
around the left-hand mark in the downwind gate. That is where we
made a big gain and were able to overtake Luna Rossa.”
This evening United Internet Team Germany is hosting a BBQ for all the
teams in the paddock, live band and all. Needless to say, UITG and
Shosholoza, who tonight are standing 4th and 5th respectively, are
over the moon. Hearty congrats to both. Party on! [LOL -- obviously
NOT a GMR photo or a PI quote.]
Should be breeze-on tomorrow for both races. Can't wait.
)
“When the squall went through on the final leg of the first race,we hit a top speed of 19.5 knots and we crossed the finish line doing
18 knots. We feel sure that is some kind of America’s Cup record.”
)
“In the second race, our big move came when we made the call to goaround the left-hand mark in the downwind gate. That is where we
made a big gain and were able to overtake Luna Rossa.”
)
This evening United Internet Team Germany is hosting a BBQ for all theteams in the paddock, live band and all. Needless to say, UITG and
Shosholoza, who tonight are standing 4th and 5th respectively, are
over the moon. Hearty congrats to both. Party on! [LOL -- obviously
NOT a GMR photo or a PI quote.]
Should be breeze-on tomorrow for both races. Can't wait.
by TFE
