Close racing? Oman Air won the four-day San Diego Extreme Series event (10/18-22) by finishing ahead of Alinghi in the 21st and final race. Yes, the 21st race. That’s close.
Several AYC members made the trip to San Diego to watch, including Martin, Mary Kay, and Cedric Lorch, Scott Agan, Jonathan Magick, Maryellen and me. Scott got a ride on a race boat during a race. Maryellen and I went out on one of the boats during a light-air morning test and got to act as crew (I even got a turn on the tiller). All of us got RIB rides, buzzing around the course chasing the racers. Some of my pictures below.
The races are run right off Shelter Island toward the city front, “stadium-style” racing designed to offer maximum view from shore. With seven of the 32-foot foiling catamarans competing, it’s quite a sight, especially during tight mark roundings.
Here’s a link to an account of the results.
And here are those pictures:
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