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01.04.2012
Spanish Sailng World cup event ready to start
The 43 Trofeo Princesa Sofia MAPFRE
first European stage of the ISAF Sailing World Cup is ready to take off in Palma after an intense day of preparation and practice races.
Under a bright sun and blue skies, sailors added their last touches to their preparation, ready for a week of racing against the world's best. Last year winners are back to defend their title at the exception of Damien Seguin (FRA) in the 2.4.
After another World title in Perth and a win in the Rolex Miami OCR, Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS), leaders of the World rankings will be keen to get a shot at the title in Palma. The French teams of Leboucher/Garos, winners of the Olympic test event or last year winners Charbonnier/Mion along with the British teams will be providing tough competition.
The Spanish team of Tara Pacheco / Berta Betanzos are the hot favourite in the women 470 after winning the ISAF World's in Perth and the European championship last year. With all the top 470 women teams present in Palma, the World number one, will have to provide their best form to retain the Sofia MAPFRE title.
After an extensive training in El Arenal, the British Finn squad is ready for their first regatta of the year with current World and European champion
Giles Scott and last year winner, Ben Ainslie expected to perform well. Despite the absence of Ed Wright and Ivan Gaspic (CRO), top two on the ISAF
world ranking, the level of competition will reindex high with all class favourites on the starting line.
With 76 boats from 29 countries the 49er fleet will race qualifications series before the finals.
Racing is scheduled to start at 11am in the bay of Palma on Monday 2nd of April.
07.04.2012 - Andrew Mills wins medal race in perfect conditions
07.04.2012 - Perfect conditions for final day
06.04.2012 - Ainslie and Schmitter Defend Sofia Mapfre title!
06.04.2012 - Ainslie wins in Palma with day to spare despite adversity
05.04.2012 - No stopping Ainslie after two more wins
05.04.2012 - Australians take the day
04.04.2012 - High stakes for last qualification day
04.04.2012 - Ainslie on top form as light winds continue
03.04.2012 - Ainslie wins day two for Finns in Palma
03.04.2012 - Olympic selections spice up the regatta
02.04.2012 - Light conditions for regatta oppening day!
01.04.2012 - Spanish Sailng World cup event ready to start
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