The 2017 Corfu Challenge Maxi 72 class regatta kicked off with an official practice day. Prior to leaving the dock, Father Alex Karloutsos came down to bless newly named Evniki, as well as the entire fleet. Teams then zipped out to the racecourse in a sunny, 20 knot north westerly wind. Breeze remained consistent throughout the day, only decreasing briefly near the windward mark in front of Mount Pantokrator.
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Maxi 72 - Corfu Challenge 2017 - Day One
Five boats lined up for a clear start of the 2017 Corfu Challenge Maxi 72 class regatta. Bella Mente winning the pin and the young Evniki taking the committee boat end. Proteus’ tactician Mark Mendelblatt choose the left side of the course and positioned the team into an early lead that ultimatel...
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Maxi 72 - Corfu Challenge 2017 - Day Two
Second Day of the Maxi 72 Corfu Challenge hosted the Marina Gouvia Sailing Club. All five boats got off to a clean start in a small swell and building breeze. After racing to the first windward mark, it was MOMO who lead the pack back towards Corfu and around the north side of the island to the f...
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Maxi 72 - Corfu Challenge 2017 - Day ...
Third Day of the stunning Maxi72 Corfu Challenge hosted the Marina Gouvia Sailing Club. Race one rewarded those who choose the left side up the first beat. It was George Sakellaris and team Proteus who proved to be flawless with two bullets. Crew member, Sam Loughborough described the performance...
