For the fifth day in a row Costa Brava produced the goods as elimination five was completed.
The racing commenced just before three o’clock in winds of eight to fifteen knots. However, today belongs to Julien Quentel (RRD / NeilPryde), the Frenchman claimed his first ever victory after another hugely impressive performance, and he currently holds second place overall.
Heat sixteen saw Bjorn Dunkerbeck (Starboard / Severne / Mystic / Dunkerbeck Eyewear / Chris Benz) come screaming across the line to  … Pictures and more
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At the 2012 PWA Catalunya World Cup, for the fifth day in a row, Costa Brava produced the goods as elimination five was completed. The racing commenced just before three o’clock in 8-15 knot winds. However, today belongs to Julien Quentel, the Frenchmen claimed his first ever victory after another hugely impressive performance, and he currently holds second place overall.
For Elimination Five of the Winners’ Final, heat 16 saw Bjorn Dunkerbeck come screaming across the line to take an early lead and by the first mark he had a clear advantage over Quentel in second. You wouldn’t have been blamed for thinking that Dunkerbeck would now cruise to victory, after the form he showed yesterday, however … More
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On day four of the 2012 PWA Catalunya World Cup, Costa Brava came to life early as the wind arrived before twelve o’clock and an action packed day ensued. After six high-octane hours on the water, two and a half eliminations were completed. As the racing came to a close it was Bjorn Dunkerbeck who stole the show, as he became the first man this season to win back-to-back eliminations after a brilliant display of sailing.
The first winners’ final of the day started under dramatic circumstances as … More
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The third day of competition in the PWA Catalunya World Cup didn’t kick off until twenty past five, as the wind continued to change direction and strength. Eventually after three and half pain staking hours on standby, the sailors’ patience was rewarded and the whole of the second race was completed in fourteen to twenty four knots of wind. Antoine Albeau (RRD / NeilPryde) came out on top as the Frenchmen claimed his first elimination victory of the year with an assured display.
For Elimination Two in the Winners’ Final, Steve Allen (Starboard / Severne) came flying out of the blocks in heat sixteen after a textbook start. The Australian … More
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