The Extreme Sailing Series is heading to the Welsh capital Cardiff for the first time ever as the high-octane centrepiece to the Cardiff Harbour Festival from the 31st August - 2nd September.
Cardiff Bay prepares to become Extreme Stadium! » Extreme Sailing Series: The nine Extreme 40s will race on Cardiff Bay from the 30th August for four days, with the event opening to the public on the 31st August. The fleet will race in the stadium race mode that is synonymous with the Extreme Sailing Series, putting the Welsh public at the heart of the action. Follow the racing live including live video streaming and an interactive blog from 1400 local time (CEST – 1) from the 31st August.
Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Overall Series Results after 4 Acts:
Position/Team/Points
1 The Wave, Muscat 39 points
2 Red Bull Sailing Team 33 points
3 Oman Air Team 31 points
4 Groupe Edmond de Rothschild 31 points
5 GAC Pindar 22 points
6 Alinghi 18 points
7 SAP Extreme Sailing Team 18 points
8 ZouLou 16 points
Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Overall Series Results after 4 Acts:
Position/Team/Points
1 The Wave, Muscat 39 points
2 Red Bull Sailing Team 33 points
3 Oman Air Team 31 points
4 Groupe Edmond de Rothschild 31 points
5 GAC Pindar 22 points
6 Alinghi 18 points
7 SAP Extreme Sailing Team 18 points
8 ZouLou 16 points
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