SSL 47 - Test Event 1 - Goldcup - Grandson SUI - Final results - Victory for South Africa

With rain but good wind conditions, the first test event of the Gold Cup came to an end yesterday on Lake Neuchâtel, where a suitable regatta format was sought for the four SSL-47 yachts with the 8 teams. In the final of the best 4, it came to a close duel at the top between South Africa and Thailand, which the South Africans with the two Olympic experienced Ian Ainslie RSA as skipper and Jim Ashenati RSA on the helm could decide in their favour. Next weekend, the second test event will follow with top-class participants: Among others, Team Brazil with Robert Scheidt BRA, Torben Grael BRA and Martine Grael BRA - a total of 12 Olympic medals ! -Team Croatia with Olympic medallists Tonci Stipanovic CRO and Sime Fantela CRO, Team Argentina with Nacra Olympic Champion Santiago Lange ARG or Team Hungary with Olympic medallist Zsombor Beresz HUN. Eric Monnin SUI will be taking part for Switzerland. The report and the results.