Another consistent performance for INEOS TEAM UK
Race day two of the GC32 Racing Tour, Copa del Rey MAPFRE saw another consistent performance for INEOS TEAM UK as Palma delivered foiling conditions in a light but stable 8-10 knots of sea breeze.
INEOS TEAM UK continued to perform well on the course to place a set of results that included two more race wins (4,1,2,1,4). After ten races the team remain at the top of the table with 21 points and extend their lead to four points ahead of second placed NORAUTO, led by Franck Cammas and 20 points clear of third placed Argo.
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Skipper, Leigh McMillan commented after racing; “It was a good day, in this type of racing it’s important to get off the start line well and I feel that we are cracking that code. The last race was disappointing, but we dug deep from the back of the fleet to finish fourth and that could mean a lot at the end of the regatta.
“We have gelled quickly as a team with everyone putting in a huge amount of effort and taking responsibility for their role onboard. Neil Hunter is our powerhouse with a lot of time sailing these boats at such a young age (23yrs old), behind him is Giles (Scott) as tactician making the right calls at the right time. We then have Joey (Newton) with bags of experience including two America’s Cup’s wins, it been impressive to see how quickly he has got to grips with the GC. Finally, Parko (Luke Parkinson) is next to me on the main, he’s an extremely fit lad and a great all-rounder with lots of foiling experience and gets the team sailing in the right modes.
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“All and all a really solid day, we are already looking forward to getting back out there tomorrow, staying focused and taking each race, one at a time.”
Racing continues with day three tomorrow at 1200 UK with a further five races scheduled.
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Palma is the third event of the 2018 GC32 Racing Tour with eight teams from seven nations competing over four days of racing. Similar conditions are forecast for race day two with racing continuing at 1200 UK time with a further five races scheduled.
Leaderboard - Day 2
1. INEOS TEAM UK (GBR) 21 pts
2. NORAUTO (FRA) 25 pts
3. Zoulou (FRA) 46 pts
4. Argo (USA) 46 pts
5. .film Racing (NZL) 48 pts
6. Realteam (SUI) 51 pts
7. Frank Racing (AUS) 60 pts
8. Código Rojo Racing (POR) 64 pts
INEOS TEAM UK GC32 Race Squad for Palma:
Leigh McMillan – Helmsman
Luke Parkinson, Mainsail
Joey Newton, Jib Trim
Giles Scott, Bow / Tactics
Neil Hunter, Float
Support team:
Jono Macbeth, Sailing Team Manager
Rob Wilson, Coach
Matty Adams, Boat Builder
Aston Campion, Shore Support
Ben Williams, Head of Human Performance
Remaining events 2018 GC32 Racing Tour:
GC32 Villasimius Cup, 12 – 16 September - Villasímius, Sardinia, Italy
GC32 TPM Med Cup, 10 –14 October - Toulon, France