Australian wild card entry 33 South Racing are sitting in ninth place as we go to publication this week in the 2015 Extreme Sailing Series™ championship after missing Day Two due to a crash on the first day.
“We want more days to race! We can see the improvements and we are really excited for tomorrow – we are after our first podium. We love the home crowd. It is so cool to hear them cheering as on,” commented Aussie skipper Katie Spithill.
Australian wild card 33 South Racing, were T-boned on the startline of race three by Lino Sonego Team Italia on Day One.
Despite the gaping hole in the back of her boat, skipper Katie Spithill heroically finished the race in a respectable fifth place, before limping back to the dock for overnight repairs.
“The Italians tried to duck us and misjudged it. We finished the race thinking we could tape up the hole but it turns out it’s a lot bigger than that,” explained Spithill. “It’s really frustrating but our results so far are promising. Today we just wanted to stay upright and not cause any issues. But what can I say - we’re competitive.”
The damage was bad enough to put 33 South Racing out of the rest of Day One and only return to the water in time for the race organiser to end racing for the day as there was too much wind for safe racing on Day Two. The crew praised the shore team working through the night and all day to get it fixed.
Katie with the hole in the hull - picture by Lloyd Images
The final of the Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 8, Sydney when not only the Act winner but the 2015 Series champion will be crowned, takes place today, Sunday December 13th.
Thousands of spectators are expected to line the waterfront at Mrs Macquaries Point to watch as the best in the business go head-to-head on a racecourse set between the Royal Botanic Gardens and Sydney Opera House. Fans who can’t make it down to the Race Village can watch live on Fox Sports Australia, and followers around the world can watch the last races of the season live on the official event website from the 11-13 December
Click here for more information and live times - 13 December 1530-1700 (GMT+11)
Extreme Sailing Series
Established in 2007, the Extreme Sailing Series is the original ‘stadium-style’ racing circuit designed for spectators, delivering high-performance action close to shore. Attracting some of the worlds most elite sailors racing 40-feet multihulls on short courses, the global circuit spans the Middle East, Asia, South America and Europe. The Extreme Sailing Series also delivers a unique and bespoke VIP experience, with guests racing on board during the races. Find out more at: www.extremesailingseries.com
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