GC32 - Extreme Sailing Series - Act 1 - Muscat OMN - Start today

The first Act of the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series begins today in Muscat/Oman. After the GC32 Class Championship last week, the teams are again up to speed, and spectacular races can be expected. The favorite team is without doubt the just crowned Class Champion 'Oman Air' with Phil Robertson NZL. But the defending Sailing Series Champion 'Alinghi', sailing with the top crew with Arnaud Psarofaghis SUI steering will certainly have her say. 'SAP Racing Team' (Adam Minoprio NZL) or 'Red Bull Sailing Team' (Roman Hagara AUT) showed their ambitions during the Championship and will endeavour to challenge the top favorites. For the first time starting in the Extreme Sailing Series is 'Team Tilt' with Sébastien Schneiter SUI, the Swiss Youth America's Cup participant, who was on the excellent 5th place (2 race wins) in the Championship last week. 'Tawera Racing' NZL, the 'NZL Sailing Team' and 'Land Rover BAR Academy' GBR are the other three youth teams aiming to improve their high-speed foiling skills in view of the Youth America's Cup in summer.
The preview. Racing can be followed live on the event facebook page beginning at 9 a.m. UTC.