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The RORC<\/strong><\/a> Nelson\u2019s Cup Series kicked off in spectacular style with high speed action and tight finishes right through the three IRC Classes. Antigua is renowned for some of the world\u2019s best sailing conditions and it was delivered in spades with 20 knots of easterly wind sweeping the race course.<\/p>

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The RORC<\/a> Race Team assisted by the Antigua Yacht Club<\/a> set courses off the South Coast of Antigua with all classes completing the scheduled two races. Making full use of the superb racing conditions, the RORC Race team set legs of varying length with a mixture of wind angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to today\u2019s race winners: Karel Komarek\u2019s \u2018V\u2019, Niklas Zennstr\u00f6m\u2019s Carkeek 52 R\u00e1n, RP37 Warthog skippered by Jules Mitchell, Andrea Recordati\u2019s Wally 93 Bullitt, and Philippe Frantz\u2019s NM43 Albator.<\/p>

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RORC Nelson\u2019s Cup Series Results Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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Epic Battles & High-Speed Thrills in the IRC Maxi Class <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karel Komarek\u2019s Wallycento V \u00a9 Tim Wright\/RORC<\/p>

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In an exhilarating first race, Karel Komarek\u2019s Wallycento V claimed Line Honours and secured victory after IRC time correction by just nine seconds over Andrea Recordati\u2019s Wally 93 Bullitt. Wendy Schmidt\u2019s Botin 85 Deep Blue rounded out the podium, finishing just 45 seconds behind V after correction. The IRC Maxi fleet roared into action, hitting speeds of over 20 knots in a thrilling big boat showdown. Bryon Ehrhart\u2019s Juan K 88 Lucky was called OCS but returned to start correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrea Recordati\u2019s Wally 93 Bullitt \u00a9 Tim Wright\/RORC<\/p>

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The second race also went to the wire in the IRC Maxi Class with Bullitt taking the win from Deep Blue by 48 seconds after IRC time correction. Chris Flowers\u2019 Wallycento Galateia took Line Honours but was third after time correction. The winner of the first race, Wallycento \u2018V\u2019, retired from the second race with gear failure. Bullitt leads the class by two points from Deep Blue, with Galateia in third, just ahead of the chasing pack.<\/p>

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Three-time Olympic Finn sailor and two-time Volvo Ocean Race veteran Anthony Nossiter, racing aboard Bullitt, reflected on an intense day on the water:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe had a bit on today in 20 knots and some sea state. Everything is loaded – you don\u2019t want to break anything, but you also want to race hard. Striking that balance in these conditions is tough, but the racing was fantastic.\u201d He praised the accuracy of the IRC rating rule, keeping the fleet tightly matched and every small gain crucial: \u201cJoca (Signorini) had strong starts and we worked hard to put some pressure on the bigger Wallys before they hit full speed. It felt like one-design racing, just like a Laser. Incredible competition.\u201d Nossiter also highlighted the challenging yet rewarding nature of the course: \u201cThere was nowhere to hide – it all came down to who was dialled in. Andrea (Recordati) even said it was the best day of sailing he can remember.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\u00e1n at full-throttle to take a grip on IRC One<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Niklas Zennstr\u00f6m\u2019s Carkeek 52 R\u00e1n<\/strong>The first race saw a full-throttle battle for the podium in IRC One. Niklas Zennstr\u00f6m\u2019s Carkeek 52 R\u00e1n claimed victory after IRC time correction by 84 seconds. Frederic Puzin\u2019s Carkeek 54 Daguet 5 took Line Honours but was second after IRC time correction. The fight for third was even more fierce, Jon Desmond\u2019s PAC 52 Final Final edged out James Neville\u2019s Carkeek 45 Ino Noir for the race podium by just five seconds after IRC correction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team R\u00e1n won the second race of the regatta, becoming the only boat with a perfect scoreline, but it was far from an easy win. James Neville\u2019s Ino Noir finished just 29 seconds behind after IRC time correction. Desmond\u2019s PAC 52 Final Final secured its second podium finish, correcting out for third place. Zennstr\u00f6m\u2019s R\u00e1n now leads the class by four points, while a peloton of three boats; Ino Noir, Daguet 5 and Final Final are tied for second place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frederic Puzin’s Carkeek 54 Daguet 5 \u00a9 Tim Wright\/RORC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWindy, bumpy, shifty, and full-on,\u201d that\u2019s how Team R\u00e1n\u2019s Niklas Zennstr\u00f6m summed up the racing. \u201cThere were quite a few holes in the breeze, which made it tricky. Everyone is pretty tired but still smiling. It was incredibly close racing, especially with Daguet. This was our first time competing against them and they were really competitive.\u201d Zennstr\u00f6m acknowledged the challenge of getting a new boat up to speed: \u201cThey\u2019ve only just got the boat and we know from experience that it takes time to get everything dialled in, but they did a pretty good job today; well done to Daguet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warthog, Albator & Mojito Shine in Thrilling IRC Two Showdown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RP37 Warthog \u00a9 Tim Wright\/RORC<\/strong>In a nail-biting first race, Jim Voss\u2019 RP37 Warthog, skippered by Jules Mitchell, clinched victory for the young Antiguan team, winning by just two seconds after IRC time correction over Dunlop & Cox\u2019s J\/122 Mojito. Philippe Frantz\u2019s NM43 Albator took Line Honours, but after correction, had to settle for third place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philippe Frantz NM43 Albator \u00a9 Tim Wright\/RORC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second race, Frantz\u2019s Albator took race Line Honours and corrected out to win by just over a minute from Dunlop & Cox\u2019s Mojito. The Antiguan youth on Warthog was in third, just over a minute behind Mojito on corrected. After two races, Albator, Warthog and Mojito are tied at the top of the class leaderboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe boat just came out of the yard, so it was a really good day,\u201d said Warthog\u2019s Jules Mitchell. \u201cThe class is highly competitive and we\u2019re excited for tomorrow.\u201d Mitchell highlighted the team\u2019s strong Antiguan roots: \u201cOn Warthog, we have the core of Antigua\u2019s national sailing team from the SSL Gold Cup. It\u2019s amazing to come back together to race at such a prestigious event and defend our home waters.\u201d A proud moment for Antigua\u2019s youth sailing talent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wendy Schmidt’s Botin 85 Deep Blue \u00a9 Tim Wright\/RORC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elkhorn Marine Conservancy team – Genevieve Renaud-Byrne, Christal Clashing, Dr Molly Wilson with Wendy Schmidt and the Deep Blue team \u00a9 Tim Wright\/RORC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to the daily prize-giving Elkhorn Marine Conservancy (EMC) based in Antigua, invited sailors to learn about the vital work being done to restore Antigua\u2019s coral reefs. Despite their incredible value, Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s reefs are severely degraded, but with the support of EMC and Wendy Schmidt\u2019s Deep Blue team, restoration efforts are underway. Speakers at the presentation were Genevieve Renaud-Byrne and Christal Clashing. For more information and to support the initiative towards restoring Antigua\u2019s coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds:  https:\/\/www.emcantigua.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haspa Hamburg at the daily prizegiving \u00a9 Tim Wright\/RORC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a day of epic racing, the party kicked off on the lawn at Antigua Yacht Club for the daily prizegiving with 5 Year Old English Harbour Rum as prizes. Hundreds of sailors came together, celebrating the day\u2019s champions with cheers, laughter, and a well-earned drink in hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good vibes, great company and pure racing spirit will continue tomorrow, Wednesday 19th February, with Day Two of the RORC Nelson\u2019s Cup Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lead image: Wallycento ‘V’ \u00a9 Tim Wright\/RORC<\/p>\n

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