Brief on-board footage from today’s win by SCA in the Abu…
Brief on-board footage from today’s win by SCA in the Abu Dhabi in-port race. Some additional quotes are in this article on the official site.
If you watch the race, there was a significant element of luck — the winds were very light, and SCA didn’t get a great start. They were kind of in the middle of the pack, getting sucked into some disturbed air and had to tack away to the right side of the first beat. And then… it turned out that the right side actually was a really good strategic call.
But to give them credit: They did a great job of making the most of the situation. The tack on top of Dongfeng was a good, aggressive tactical decision, and their light-air boatspeed, which had been something of a question mark during the last few legs, looked great. Carolijn did a fantastic job on the helm, and obviously Sam and LIbby avoided making any mistakes that could have cost them the lead.
The thing I like most about the win is the confidence boost it provides. It’s a reminder that they can be competitive; they just need to stay focused and make fewer mistakes than the other boats.
Looking forward to Leg 3!
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