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TP 52 Update Audi MedCup, Cagliari
TP52Three races were held today in perfect conditions. Sunny skies, 10-18 knots of wind and smooth seas. For El Desafio it was a mediocre to poor day, with a 6,7 and 11th. In the last race we were over the start line early, and well trapped, so it took us over a minute to restart. […]
TP 52 Update Audi MedCup, Cagliari
TP52Tuesday is the first day of racing here in Cagliari, the third stop on the MedCup circuit for the Transpac 52 Class. The forecast is for a sea breeze (160-170 degrees) of about 12-15 knots. There are just 14 boats competing here which is quite a drop from a year ago when we had 23 […]
Newport Bermuda Race
UncategorizedOn Friday evening, 198 boats headed out of Newport following the start of the 42nd edition of the Bermuda Race. Paul Cayard is onboard Jim Swartz’s brand new STP65 Moneypenny as watch captain for this demanding 635 mile race. The competition will be intense in the St David’s Lighthouse Division with the likes of Puma’s […]
Change of tack…
Ocean RaceMy last article seems to have created quite a stir, even prompting an online poll showing a big split in opinion over the nationality requirement for the pending America’s Cup match between BMW Oracle and Alinghi. There was even at least one email lobbying people in how to vote! As I struggled to find something […]
Preparation continues for the Pacific Cup
UncategorizedMay 31st and June 1st was our second practice weekend in preparation for the Pacific Cup. I feel as though most of us are becoming much more comfortable around each other. We are also all beginning to see what needs to be done when, and who is best at doing it. The bowmen are Morgan […]
Personal thoughts and opinions from the frontline of the Audi MedCup Circuit.
TP52Paul Cayard, Helmsman of el Desafio. The impetus for the Desafio TP52 project was to keep the sports team from the Spanish America’s Cup challenge together and active whilst awaiting the outcome of the Cup. When we realised there would be quite a delay before a multi- challenge America’s Cup the decision was made to […]