Andoo Team Australia's first official race in the UniCredit Youth America's Cup
by Andoo Team Australia 21 Sep 2024 07:59 AEST
20 September 2024
We had a terrific start then a mixed race in fluky weather for Andoo Team Australia's first official race in the America's Cup. Despite a disappointing 5th place on day one, race one, skipper Cole Tapper declared the supporters in Barcelona had the win for the most noise and pagentry as the team docked off to start their regatta finally. Thank-you all supporters!!
After being delayed for two days due to weather and schedules, Race One was challenging throughout. Andoo Team Australia was the only team to start without a penalty. The race saw all teams struggling to stay on the foils across the course. The Swedish Challenge Team looked comfortable in front and at one stage looking like the only team set to meet the finishing time, however they fell victim to the patchy breeze and finished third. It was local knowledge that paid off, with the Spanish Sail Team BCN taking the win, with Canada picking the last leg well to move from last to second place.
Tapper described the first outing as relieving, exciting but a little disappointing. "It was really special to start" he said.
He is feeling confident in his team for the next day racing tomorrow, saying the team were clear about their learnings and are confident in their process.
The rest of the racing on day one was eventually abandoned with shifting breeze. But the BBQ went ahead thanks to all those who attended.
Our Group B will continue racing at 2:00pm CEST (10:00pm AEST) tomorrow, Saturday 21 September.
Current overall positions can be found here. (Please note all America's Cup results are listed here, ensure you select the Unicredit Youth America's Cup tab). The full schedule is here.
Racing is being broadcast on Fox Sports and Kayo Freebies in Australia and the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) will be hosting some watch parties you can check on their website.
Full results available here.