2016 Extreme Sailing Series
The 2016 Extreme Sailing Series was the tenth edition of the sailing series and the sixth year of it being a fully global event. 2016 saw the series move away from the Extreme 40 catamaran, and into the GC32 foiling catamaran.[1][2]
| Event Title | |
|---|---|
| Edition | 10th |
| Dates | 16 February–11 December 2016 |
| Yachts | GC32 |
| Results | |
| Winner |  Alinghi |
Acts
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Act 1: Muscat, Oman
The first act of the series was held in Muscat, Oman on the weekend of 16–19 February 2016.[3]
Act 2: Qingdao, China
Qingdao, China was the host of the second act of the 2016 series, on the weekend of 27 April–1 May 2016.[3]
Act 3: Cardiff, UK
For the fifth time, Cardiff, Wales was again a host city, it was held on the weekend of 24–26 June 2016.[3]
Act 4: Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg, Germany was, for the second time, a venue for the series, held on 14–17 July 2016.[3]
Act 5: St. Petersburg, Russia
The fifth act was held in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the second time as a venue in the Extreme Sailing Series. It was held on the weekend of 25–28 August 2016.[3]
Act 6: Madeira Islands, Portugal
The sixth act was held in Funchal at Madeira Island, for the first time, on the weekend of 22–25 October 2016.[3]
Teams
The crews included:[4]
Alinghi
Co-Skipper/Helm: Ernesto Bertarelli (SUI) Co-Skipper/Mainsail Trimmer: Arnaud Psarofaghis (SUI) Tactician: Nicolas Charbonnier (FRA) Headsail Trimmer: Nils Frei (SUI) Bowman: Yves Detrey (SUI)
Land Rover BAR Academy
Skipper: Bleddyn Môn (GBR) Helm: Leigh McMillan (GBR) Crew: Ed Powys (GBR) Academy trialists: Adam Kay (GBR)/Oli Greber (GBR)/James Peters (GBR)/Neil Hunter (GBR)
Oman Air
Skipper/Helm: Morgan Larson (USA) Mainsail Trimmer: Pete Greenhalgh (GBR) Headsail Trimmer: Ed Smyth (NZL/AUS) Bowmen: Nasser Al Mashari (OMA)/James Wierzbowski (AUS)
Red Bull Sailing Team
Skipper/Helm: Roman Hagara (AUT) Tactician: Hans Peter Steinacher (AUT) Mainsail Trimmer: Stewart Dodson (NZL) Headsail Trimmer: Adam Piggott (GBR) Bowman: Brad Farrand (NZL)
Sail Portugal
Skipper/Helm: Diogo Cayolla (POR) Tactician: Bernardo Freitas (POR) Mainsail Trimmer: Javier de la Plaza (ESP) Headsail Trimmer: Luís Brito (POR) Bowman: Winston Macfarlane (NZL)
SAP Extreme Sailing Team
Co-Skipper/Helm: Jes Gram-Hansen (DEN) Co-Skipper/Tactician: Rasmus Køstner (DEN) Mainsail Trimmer: Mads Emil Stephensen (DEN) Headsail Trimmer: Pierluigi De Felice (ITA) Bowman: Renato Conde (POR)
Team Turx
Co-Skipper/Floater: Edhem Dirvana (TUR) Co-Skipper/Helm: Stevie Morrison (GBR) Mainsail Trimmer: Cem Gözen (TUR) Headsail Trimmer: Alister Richardson (GBR) Bowman: Anil Berk Baki (TUR)
Results
Results as of 28 May 2017.[5]
| Rank | Team | Act 1 | Act 2 | Act 3 | Act 4 | Act 5 | Act 6 | Act 7 | Act 8 | Overall Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alinghi |
9 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 101 |
| 2 |  Oman Air |
12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 99 |
| 3 |  Red Bull Sailing Team |
11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 91 |
| 4 |  SAP Extreme Sailing Team |
8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 83 |
| 5 |  Land Rover BAR Academy |
10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 70 |
| 6 |  Sail Portugal-Visit Madeira |
5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 63 |
| 7 |  CHINA One |
7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | 29 |
| 8 |  Team Turx |
6 | 5 | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | DNS | 11 |
DNS = Did Not Start
References
- "GC32s to replace Extreme 40s". Extreme Sailing Series. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- Harriett, Ferris (25 August 2015). "Extreme Sailing Series move to super-light GC32 foiling catamarans for 2016 season". Yachting World. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- "Extreme Sailing Series Profile". Marinepool. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- "The countdown begins to the opening Act of the 2016 Extreme Sailing Series™ in Muscat". www.extremesailingseries.com. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- "Extreme Sailing Series - Results". Extreme Sailing Series. Retrieved 29 May 2017.