Knickerbocker Cup - Waka Racing in the lead

by Andrea Watson on 28 Aug 2010 2010 Knickerbocker Cup day one.

Phil Robertson, Waka Racing (NZL), with crew Garth Ellingham, James Williamson and Sam Bell are in the lead on Day One at the 28th Knickerbocker Cup.

Upon arrival in Port Washington, Robertson made it known that he 'came to win' the Cup this year, after coming in third place behind the 2009 Cup winner, Rueben Corbett, Black Sheep Racing (NZL) and Dave Perry, Team Perry (USA), a close second. Roberson’s only loss was to Bill Hardesty, LineHonors.com (USA).

Eugeniy Neugodnikov, Synergy (RUS) has won all five matches against Sergey Musikhin, Rusteam (RUS), William Tiller, Full Metal Jacket Racing (NZL), Nicolai Sehested, TRE-FOR Match Racing (DEN), Barkow, Team 7 Racing (USA) and Anna Tunnicliffe, Gus (USA).

The wind was up on Manhasset Bay and PRO Sue Miller completed 13 flights and 39 matches, the most ever for the Knickerbocker Cup. Under beautiful blue skies, cool temperatures and good wind, the day was perfect for spectators, and kayakers, sail and power boats were out enjoying the view.

Standings after Day 1:

Phil Robertson (NZL) 7-1
Eugeniv Neugodnikov RUS 5-0
Anna Tunnicliffe (USA) 5-3
Bill Hardesty (USA) 4-1
Sally Barkow (USA) 4-4
William Tiller (NZL) 3-2
Reuben Corbett (NZL) 3-5
Dave Perry (USA) 3-5
Henrique Haddad (BRA) 2-3
Taylor Canfield (ISV) 1-4
Sergey Musikhin (RUS) 1-4
Nicolai Sehested (DEN) 1-7

The Colgate 26 is the official boat of the 2010 Knickerbocker Cup.

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