Extreme Sailing Series, Act 7 - Superb second place for Realteam

by Realteam Sailing on 6 Oct 2014

Realteam in Nice - Act seven Extreme Sailing Series 2014 Lloyd Images/Extreme Sailing Series

The Swiss crew on Realteam dominated the 10-strong fleet racing on the Baie des Anges throughout Act 7 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Nice to finish the weekend second overall behind fellow Swiss team, Alinghi. 'It is an exceptional result for us,' said delighted skipper Jerome Clerc. 'It’s true that there was a lot of pressure and it was really important that we stay calm despite the high stakes. I am very proud of what we have accomplished.'

Watching the racing from the water, coach Etienne David, did not hold back with his praise for the team: 'They were very consistent throughout the week. They avoided taking too many risks and managed to post good results in a majority of the races.

Realteam in Nice - Act seven Extreme Sailing Series 2014 © Lloyd Images/Extreme Sailing Series

'On the final day, there was a lot of pressure on them to do well and they were absolutely brilliant. In short, they have shown themselves to be true professionals this week – they have managed to put everything else aside and to focus 100% on the racing.'

This latest show of strength places Realteam firmly at the heart of the world’s elite sailors on the circuit as they go into the final event of the season in Sydney from 11-14 December. Act eight of the Extreme Sailing Series will take place in front of Sydney’s iconic Opera House on the same waters that hosted the 2000 Olympic Games – a perfect setting for the final showdown!

Act seven Extreme Sailing Series Nice – Results
1. Alinghi (SUI) 183 points?
2. Realteam by Realstone (SUI) 171 points?
3. J.P. Morgan BAR (GBR) 161 points?
4. Red Bull Sailing Team (AUT) 160 points?
5. Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL) 156 points?
6. GAC Pindar (AUS) 146 points?
7. SAP Extreme Sailing Team (DEN) 145 points?
8. The Wave, Muscat (OMA) 143 points?
9. Groupama sailing team (FRA) 143 points?
10. Oman Air (OMA) 138 points?
11. Gazprom Team Russia (RUS) 133 points?

Extreme Sailing Series 2014 overall standings
1st Alinghi (SUI) 65 points.
2nd The Wave, Muscat (OMA) 57 points.
3rd Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL) 49 points.
4th Realteam by Realstone (SUI) 45 points.
5th J.P. Morgan BAR (GBR) 37 points.
6th Red Bull Sailing Team (AUT) 30 points.
7th SAP Extreme Sailing Team (DEN) 28 points.
8th Oman Air (OMA) 24 points.
9th Gazprom Team Russia (RUS) 24 points.
10th Groupama sailing team (FRA) 22 points.
11th GAC Pindar (AUS) 11 points.

Realteam by Realstone crew – Nice:
Jerome Clerc – skipper, mainsail trimmer
Arnaud Psarofaghis – helmsman
Bryan Mettraux – headsail trimmer
Thierry Wasem – bowman
Bruno Barbarin – tactician
Shore team – Jeff Kerleguer and Sebastien Stephant
Coach – Etienne Event website
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