Puerto Calero Match Race

The absence of wind, protagonist of the first day of the Match Race of Puerto Calero

The first day of the Puerto Calero Match Race Trophy, which was scheduled to begin this Thursday at 11 a.m., had to be delayed by an hour due to the presence of light winds and very strong currents. ...

December 2 2005 (15:42 WET)
The absence of wind, protagonist of the first day of the Puerto Calero Match Race
The absence of wind, protagonist of the first day of the Puerto Calero Match Race

The first day of the Puerto Calero Match Race Trophy, which was scheduled to begin this Thursday at 11 a.m., had to be delayed by an hour due to the presence of light winds and very strong currents.

The most outstanding match of the day was that of Jesper Radich with Santi Lopez-Vazquez, both crew members of the Iberdrola team, within the 1st flight. The winner in the end was Jesper Radich, with a difference of 12 seconds over Santi López Vazquez.

In the 2nd flight the wind has dropped considerably, which has caused the matches to last longer than usual. The most striking thing has been a blow between Axel Rodger and Rui Boia, which caused an official protest by Axel Rodger, which has been resolved by the referees leaving Axel Rodger as the winner of the flight.

In the last flight the 1st Match has been predominated by little wind, and the 2nd could not start due to the breakage of a winch on Axel Rodger's boat. After the wait, the crew members were sent ashore, leaving the Match pending for the end of the series. Flight 17, which in theory is two matches, will be three.

At the exit of the two Matches that remained, the wind was stable but due to the lack of light they could not be disputed.

The forecast for this Friday is northeast winds of light intensity of about 6 knots, with calm to choppy seas.

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