Renaissance Re Jr Gold Cup - Searching for Breeze and Pressure on Bermuda's Great Sound
By Laurie Fullerton
Searching for breeze and pressure on the race course was a game of snakes and ladders for young competitors at the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup today. While grappling with the need for patience and consistency - two requirements for sailing well in light air - many sailors were tested during the third day of racing on Bermuda’s Great Sound.
“It was light wind sailing and I like light wind,” said Hayden Sewell of Great Britain who finished strongly today and is currently in sixth place. “I was really looking hard for the wind pressure and I feel like I sailed well.”
First and second place did not change after nine races with Christian Spodsberg of Denmark in first place with 32 points, Bermudian Adam Larson in second with 42 points while Joao Emilio Vasconcellos of Brazil is in third place with 46 points, followed by Rocco Falcone of Antigua with 47 points.
Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup Power Through Long Day of Racing
By Laurie Fullerton
Stamina and determination were key factors for the competitors racing in day two of the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup today. The 14 international guests and 26 young Bermudians finished five races on Bermuda’s Great Sound. This is a test of endurance for any sailor especially young ones.
The results keep Christian Spodsberg of Denmark in 1st place with 14 points after seven races. Bermudian Adam Larson remains in second with 33 points but is now tied with Rocco Falcone of Antigua, also with 33 points.
Much of the key to the success of today’s marathon was the resilience of the competitors who did not flag or falter as they put in a great day of sailing in a building breeze of 17-18 knots.
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