Soto 40 South American Tour Stage 3 at YC Punta del Este Preview

Mitsubishi set for the Soto 40 South American Tour Stage 3 at Punta del Este © Matias Capizzano

This morning began the weighing of the crews that will start tomorrow's races of the South American Tour Stage 3. In the afternoon were held the inspections of ships by Nicolas Promenzio, official measurer of the class.

Horacio Pavez, owner of the Mitsubishi, told us during weighing: "The team is very good, there are no changes in the ship's crew, except for the return of Juan Sanchez, our navigator, who was replaced by Ismael Ayerza in the Chile Sailing Week. Since three years ago we remain with the same team. We know the competition is difficult because there are very good crews. The Brazilians, for example, are well aware of the waters, but we are confident because we work stably. While several crew members of Mitsubishi have sailed in Punta del Este, for me it is the first time here sailing with the class. "

When asked about what he thinks his team has that can make the difference from the rest, he concluded: "We are very stable and do not have changes, that is what may can help us make a difference."

Tomorrow, Thursday 5, we have a day full of activities. At 10 am will be the meeting of helmsmen in Yateste, then at 13 pm will start the races, and in the late evening at 19 pm will be opening and social meeting at the headquarters.

The races can be followed online at www.soto40.org/posicionadores.php

Schedule and social events:

• Wednesday March 4
  10.00 to 17.00 weighing registrations and accreditations in the main building.
• Thursday March 5
  9:00 to 11:00 weighing
  10:00 Helmsmen meeting in Yateste
  13:00 First race start
  19:00 Opening and social hour meeting at the principal building
• Friday, March 6
  13.00 First race start
  After race in Yateste
  Meeting of shipowners
• Saturday, March 7
  13.00 First race start
  After race in Yateste
• Sunday 8 March
  11:00 First race start
  Award ceremony after completion of the races