The second day of the 44Cup Calero Marinas delivered another spectacular day of racing in the waters of Lanzarote, with ideal conditions for high-level competition. The wind, ranging between 15 and 22 knots, allowed for fast and technical races, with high speeds on downwind legs and demanding runs that tested the crews’ skills.
Constant wind shifts added a tactical challenge to the courses, making the races especially demanding for tacticians and raising the level of competition in each race.
All three scheduled races were completed during the day. In the first race, victory went to Team Aqua, followed by Artemis Racing and Aleph Racing. The second race was won by Gemera, ahead of Team Aqua and Artemis Racing, consolidating their consistency in the overall standings.
The big surprise of the day came in the third and final race, where the Wow! Sailing Team, co-owned by Taki & Murat Edin—one of the youngest teams in the fleet and in their second season on the 44Cup circuit—secured a brilliant win with Murat Edin at the helm. They were joined on the provisional podium by Península Racing in second place and Team Aqua in third.
“Yesterday we were close, but today we made it. We had some favorable shifts and maintained very consistent sailing, without making big mistakes or suffering any damage. Everything was under control,” declared Murat Edin. “We are building something that works. Little by little, we anticipate the team’s needs better, and everything is coming together solidly.”
After the second day, the provisional overall standings are led by Markus Törnqvist’s Gemera with 17 points, followed by Chris Bake’s Team Aqua with 20 points, and John Bassadone’s Península Racing also with 20 points, keeping the fight for the podium wide open.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, forecasts indicate a significant change in conditions, with lighter breezes expected, so everything can change and the excitement will last until the final minute.
Once again, the racing area in Lanzarote has proven its spectacular nature, offering highly changeable conditions that challenge the world’s best sailors, confirming the island as one of the most complete and demanding venues on the international circuit.
For more information about the event, visit www.44cupcaleromarinas.com.
The 44Cup Calero Marinas is organized by the 44 Class Association and Calero Marinas, with the sponsorship of the Government of the Canary Islands, Islas Canarias, Cabildo de Lanzarote, Lanzarote Sports Destination, Servicio Insular de Deportes del Cabildo de Lanzarote, Ayuntamiento de Yaiza, Deportes Yaiza, and Cicar, as well as the collaboration of the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife.
