The Andoo Team Australia youth crew have smashed out a convincing win today in race 7 of 8, to secure their spot in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup semi-final tomorrow in Barcelona.
The Andoo Australia youth squad, led by Skipper Cole Tapper, with co-helm Jack Ferguson and trimmers Max Paul and Tom Needham relished the return of winds in Barcelona to show their talent in the Group B field of 6 invited nations. Only the top three go through to the semi-final with Artemis Racing Sweden and Barcelona Spain securing the other two spots.
Andoo Team Australia stayed true to form, with a near perfect start in race seven of their series. The Aussies led from start to finish, executing the race cleanly and extending their lead on every leg.
Race eight saw Andoo Team Australia starting at the “boat” end of the start line for the first time, next to Group B leader Artemis Swedish Racing. The Australian’s led most of the way up the first leg, before meeting traffic towards the top of the course and finding themselves at the back of the fleet. Despite fighting to get back into the race, Andoo team Australia minimised risks, given their place in the finals was secured.
The Group A nations attached to the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup team also raced today with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Italy, Athena Pathway Great Britian and NYYC American Magic USA securing the semi-final spots.
Racing tomorrow, September 24, will be a fleet race field of those six finals nations with. the top two from the semi going into a final winner takes all Match Race for the trophy on September 26.
The Puig Women’s America’s Cup will follow after a training program next week with racing starting on 5 October.
The Andoo Team Australia campaign is supported by Title sponsor Andoo, Platinum sponsor Myer and Gold Sponsors, ExpenseMe and Ray White Commercial (RWC). Official suppliers to the campaign are Musto, Bolle, News Corp and SailorGirlHQ | Sunset Media.
The club of record for Australia is the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA).
Racing is being broadcast on Fox Sports and Kayo Freebies in Australia.
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Key Facts:
Australia is racing a Youth Team in the Uncredit Youth America's Cup and a Women's Team in the first Puig Women's America's Cup.
Australia is into the semi-final of the youth competition to be raced Sepetmber 24 in Barcelona.
About us:
About: Andoo Team Australia is the official entry in the 37th America’s Cup Unicredit Youth and the first Puig Women’s Regattas. The Campaign is a not-for-profit entity managed by a volunteer board and has John Bertrand AO and John Winning as Patrons. The campaign is supported by the Australian Sports Foundation, including a Future Pathways Program and is in partnership with Australian Sailing. Sponsors include Andoo, Myer, ExpenseMe and RWC. Campaign suppliers are Musto, Bolle, News Corp and SailorGirlHQ.
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