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 ultimately gained them the bullet of the day.
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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...
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Maxi 72 - Corfu Challenge 2017 - Day ...
Day Four - Maxi72 Corfu Challenge hosted the Marina Gouvia Sailing Club. Special focus on the exciting youth Maxi72, EVNIKI, helmed by 18 year old, Christina Sakellaris with many top dinghy youth sailors crewing giving them huge opportunity to experience the tactics and big boat competition. Ligh...