Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille
Yesterday’s first day of racing at Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille.
Kicking it off in CSA 1, Maximilian Klink’s Botin 52 Caro and TP52 Jolt 3, owned by Peter Harrison are early contenders for a great rivalry in the front of the pack, with Caro just edging Jolt 3 at the finish today. According to Justin Ferris, Caro’s main trimmer, the two teams are thoroughly enjoying the close competition.
In today’s 28-mile race, Jolt 3 had the edge early on with a better start and a strong first downwind. Caro was able to stay in close contact, which set the two up for a tacking duel as they got to the backside of Saint Barthelémy.
In the Offshore Multihull class, the close competition continues with Mach Schnell, the Gunboat 62 owned by Kent Haeger and Greg Slyngstad’s Bieker 53 Fujin. The two teams have lined up over previous editions, and according to Mach Schnell’s Dave Allen, the team relishes the close racing with the well-sailed catamaran.
The Gunboat currently holds the edge with two first-place finishes, no doubt helped by past Olympian Annie Haeger (470 class) calling tactics and who splits the driving with her father, Kent.
In Racing Multihull, Chaud Patate, a F40 trimaran owned by Christophe Cols is currently in second place behind Team Arawak, a Jobert-Nivalt 52. The big wind and waves suited him perfectly. “It was a great day. We peaked at 21 knots, and had a good battle on the first leg with Team Arawak and we are super happy with how we performed.
