Much to celebrate today! Team racing was a huge success! Wind was back and the breeze fluctuated throughout but was fairly consistent in the 8-12 range. Bermuda placed in the 4/5 spot which brought many smiles. One sailor said it was the first Team race win that they had ever had. First up was Ecuador 3 which was a good warm up and an easy win. Next USA 3, which BER controlled throughout and with one tactical slip, the lead was lost and the win went to the USA. Then a win over MEX pitted Bermuda over URU. A tough fight but BER came out victorious once again setting us up for another go at the USA. Unfortunately they gave us our second loss. When we left the venue USA had beaten CAN and all 3 USA teams were battling it out for the 1,2 and 3 positions. BER finished 3-2. The team was never thoroughly outmatched and could have easily been in the 1,2, 3 spot today.
The team sailed well and considering the lack of TR success recently and time working on Team Racing this group showed much promise. Even those who claim to hate TR were happy today. Another stop to the ice cream shop to celebrate, a well deserved treat. There are many great things about Argentina but the ice cream is one of the best!
Lay day tomorrow then two more days of fleet racing. Team will go into Friday with a bit more confidence after today as well.
Well done Bda way to go guys and gals
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