Copa del Rey - Day 1: Siemens wins opening race

A good start from Siemens with good pace off the line and finding a good lane proved advantageous for the Ian WalkerAfterguard of +39 Challenge


Click for more info skippered boat. With Vince Brun calling tactics they played the left of the course on the first beat and, although not extreme on their choices, they had a good approach at the weather mark. On the second beat Siemens managed to get ahead of Cristabella by taking advantage of a windshift and from that point they were able to extend their lead.

Cristabella also had a good start about halfway up the start line. The boat's owner and driver John Cook also managed a good lane which allowed them to get to the left of the course and take the early advantage. Santa Ana looked strong at the start and took the most extreme course but sadly this did not pay dividends and they finished ninth overall.

Siemens, winner of the first race of the 2006 Copa del Rey. Palma, 31 July 2006. Photo copyright: Richard Page