Extreme Sailing Series - GAC Pindar finish sixth in Nice

by GAC Pindar on 6 Oct 2014 Nathan Wilmot and his GAC Pindar crew found the light winds in Nice challenging, but they finished on the podium eight times in the penultimate Act of the Extreme Sailing Series (2-5 October) to finish in sixth place – in their best overall finish in this year’s series.

Despite the tame four knot winds, GAC Pindar started the week strongly, finishing in second twice and in third, to end day one in fourth position on the leader board. Consistency was hard to come by in Nice, with all teams enduring mixed fortunes at the hands of the placid conditions.

Summoning the experience of British Olympian Hugh Styles, GAC Pindar put themselves in contention for an overall medal position on day three with two second place finishes in succession, followed by a third place finish in a fine run of form on the French coast.

GAC Pindar ended Act 7 with a second place finish on day four, showing signs of promise ahead of the final Act that will see Nathan Wilmot’s crew race in Sydney (11—14 December) as the Extreme Sailing Series reaches its conclusion in the iconic Sydney Harbour.

Skipper Nathan Wilmot said: 'It’s been a tough week without much wind, but we still managed to produce some great results. We’re excited about racing in Sydney in December for the final act of the Extreme Sailing Series and we hope to perform well there and win a few races at our home regatta.'

The Extreme Sailing Series concludes in Sydney 11-14 December 2014, to follow the action live click GAC Pindar Extreme Sailing Series