'Alinghi' with Arnaud Psarofaghis SUI, winner in Oman, grasped herewith the 2019 GC-32 Racing Tour title ahead of 'Oman Air' with Adam Monoprio NZL. 'Zoulou' with Erik Maris FRA and 'Oman Air' completed the Oman podium. ----- Light winds prevailed initially, freshening during the day. ----- The results, the news and the video of the day.
In fresher winds around 15kn, 'Oman Air' with Adam Minoprio NZL was finally up to speed yesterday reducing as best of the day the gap on the leading 'Alinghi' to 10 points. The Swiss remain first overall now with a 5 point advantage on 'Zoulou' of Erik Maris FRA, a solid lead before the last five races today, to be followed live over GPS tracking this morning. ----- The results, the daily news and the video of the day.
Yesterday, 'Zoulou' with Gourvan Bontemps FRA steering was the team of the day in the fresher breeze allowing full foiling, reducing the backlog on the still leading 'Alinghi' with Arnaud Psarofaghis SUI to one point. The Swiss won two races but had to accept a penalty after a collision with 'Oman Air' of Adam Monoprio NZL. ----- In the duel for the 2019 Annual GC32 Racing Tour title, 'Alinghi' has a 13 point advantage on 'Oman Air'. ----- The sailing conditions were quite challenging for the fast catamarans, as the fresher wind was accompanied by a considerable swell. ----- The results, the news and the video of the day.
Yesterday, 'Zoulou' with Gourvan Bontemps FRA steering was the team of the day in the fresher breeze allowing full foiling, reducing the backlog on the still leading 'Alinghi' with Arnaud Psarofaghis SUI to one point. The Swiss won two races but had to accept a penalty after a collision with 'Oman Air' of Adam Monoprio NZL. ----- In the duel for the 2019 Annual GC32 Racing Tour title, 'Alinghi' has a 13 point advantage on 'Oman Air'. ----- The sailing conditions were quite challenging for the fast catamarans, as the fresher wind was accompanied by a considerable swell. ----- The results, the news and the video of the day.
The crucial season final of the GC32-catamaran tour 2019 begins today in Oman. Racing will be exciting as 'Alinghi' with Arnaud Psarofaghis SUI and the local 'Oman Air' with Adam Minoprio NZL are tied on top of the rankings. ----- The preview.