BMW Oracle wins German Sailing Grand Prix

It was a day of ups and downs, but the resume is clear: a perfect race series came to an end today. And everybody would like to repeat it as soon as possible. More than 150 000 visitors went to see the three Americas Cup teams racing in the Fjord of Kiel. BMW ORACLE Racing won the first German Sailing Grand Prix as United Internet Team Germany had to give up with a broken forestay on the concluding day.

Shosholoza team member Charles Mankins fell over board and severely hurt his back but fortunately did not suffer any neurological damage. He has to be operated in hospital.

Day 3 (Sunday, 6 August)

Fleetrace 1
1. USA 71 6 points
2. GER 72 (0:42 min) 4 points
3. RSA 48 (1:58 min) 2 points

Match Races/double points
USA 71 GER 72 winner USA 71 (GER 72 gave up) 12 points
USA 71 RSA 48 winner USA 71 (0:31 min) 12 points
RSA 48 GER 72 winner RSA 48 (GER 72 did not start) 12 points

As always, you can watch our exclusive video of the races

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