Extreme Sailing Series 2014 - Singapore

Today, I watched the opening Act of the Extreme Sailing Series 2014 (day 4) at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. It was good to see the familiar teams from last year`s competition: The Wave, Muscat; Alinghi; Red Bull; and SAP, as well as some new contenders.

The Swiss Realstone team was back for a second season, with its stylish blue and red yacht.

The Extreme Sailing Series is an international inshore racing circuit, taking place all around the world, including Nice, Porto in Portugal, Brazil, the Middle East, and Singapore.

Emirates Team New Zealand got a penalty for a port-starboard incident against The Wave, Muscat, and it cost them a place on the podium.

The locals - Team Aberdeen Singapore – were in high spirits, which was admirable, after they crashed with Groupama sailing team yesterday. Today, Alinghi took the trophy, beating the reigning champions -The Wave, Muscat.

 

Al in all, Singapore delivered a truly action-packed Act!  And it was lovely to see the sky-scrapers of the financial district, the Fullerton Hotel, the Customs House, Louis Vuitton floating boutique, and Merlion – all my favorites - providing an iconic backdrop to this fast-paced and elegant race.