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Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta: Sardinia
Tudor Team Alinghi Crew
Paul Goodison (GBR): Skipper & Starboard Helm.
Phil Robertson (NZL): Port Helm.
Nicolas Rolaz (SUI): Starboard Trim.
Pietro Sibello: (ITA/SUI): Port Trim.
Tudor Team Alinghi gets back on the racecourse in the Gulf of Angels for the final day of racing at the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, determined to finish strongly after a demanding Saturday. With moderate sea-breeze conditions forecast once again, the focus shifts to clean execution, sharp boat handling and building momentum across the final two fleet races.
Race Day 2 // Race 7
Tudor Team Alinghi opened its final day in Sardinia with a difficult Race 7 in lighter, tactical conditions on the Gulf of Angels. Paul Goodison and Phil Robertson stayed in touch with the fleet throughout, working hard to find pressure and keep the AC40 moving through a tightly packed race. Despite remaining in contention for much of the race, the Swiss crew lacked the pace to move forward and crossed the line in seventh place, with GB1 claiming victory ahead of Luna Rossa and the French team.
Nathalie Brugger: “We saw some good improvement with the boat compared to yesterday, and the boys were happy with how it was going. There were a few small tactical mistakes, but they’re still in the early stages of learning how to work together, which is exactly why we came here. We’re taking the positives from the race, regrouping, and putting together a solid plan for the next one.”
Race Day 2 // Race 8
Tudor Team Alinghi finished the Sardinia regatta on a more positive note with a much-improved performance in Race 8. Paul Goodison and Phil Robertson kept the Swiss crew firmly in contention throughout the race, climbing as high as third while making smart tactical calls in the stronger pressure on the right-hand side of the course. After tight racing with GB1 and Team New Zealand through the closing stages, Tudor Team Alinghi was narrowly edged out at the finish line to take fourth place behind Luna Rossa, the French team and GB1.
Final Standings
Match Race Final
In the regatta’s concluding match-race final, Luna Rossa defeated Emirates Team New Zealand to claim victory in the first Preliminary Regatta of the 38th America’s Cup cycle.