Andoo Team Australia youth through to 2024 UniCredit Youth America's Cup semi-final
by Andoo Team Australia 24 Sep 2024 08:32 AEST
17-26 September 2024
The Andoo Team Australia youth crew have smashed out a convincing win today in race 7 of 8, to secure their spot in the UniCredit Youth America's Cup semi-final tomorrow in Barcelona.
The Andoo Australia youth squad, led by Skipper Cole Tapper, with co-helm Jack Ferguson and trimmers Max Paul and Tom Needham relished the return of winds in Barcelona to show their talent in the Group B field of 6 invited nations. Only the top three go through to the semi-final with Artemis Racing Sweden and Barcelona Spain securing the other two spots.
Andoo Team Australia stayed true to form, with a near perfect start in race seven of their series. The Aussies led from start to finish, executing the race cleanly and extending their lead on every leg.
Race eight saw Andoo Team Australia starting at the "boat" end of the start line for the first time, next to Group B leader Artemis Swedish Racing. The Australian's led most of the way up the first leg, before meeting traffic towards the top of the course and finding themselves at the back of the fleet. Despite fighting to get back into the race, Andoo team Australia minimised risks, given their place in the finals was secured.
The Group A nations attached to the Louis Vuitton America's Cup team also raced today with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Italy, Athena Pathway Great Britan and NYYC American Magic USA securing the semi-final spots.
Racing tomorrow, September 24, will be a fleet race field of those six finals nations with. the top two from the semi going into a final winner takes all Match Race for the trophy on September 26. Tune in as we head into the penultimate test against the teams with boats.
Racing is being broadcast on Fox Sports and Kayo Freebies in Australia.
Current overall positions can be found here (Please note all America's Cup results are listed here, please ensure you select the Unicredit Youth America's Cup tab).
Andoo Team Australia is next scheduled to race on Tuesday, 24 September with four races.
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