| The most equaled Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia – Mapfre in history |
| OALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN-(6-4-2007) Princess Sofia Trophy |
| Oalma de Mallorca, Spain - The excellent weather conditions of the Bay of Palma were finally present on the last day of competition and offered spectacular racing in the medal race of the 38 Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia – Mapfre. Only the top ten sailors of each Olympic class sailed in the Medal Race, which scores double points and cannot be discarded. Therefore, due to the great level of the competitors and the equal points in the standings, there was tension in the air. But the S wind, 12 to 14 knots offered great sailing for competitors, spectators and international media representatives. |
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| Only five classes could sail today due to the heavy showers that left the bay without wind |
| OALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN-(5-4-2007) Princess Sofia Trophy |
| Oalma de Mallorca, Spain - Today’s heavy showers in the Bay of Palma left the eight racing areas of the 38 Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia – Mapfre without wind. Only classes Star, Finn, 49er and Tornado completed one race and the Yngling fleet sailed two races before the light morning breeze dropped completely. The SW wind of average 5 knots that blew in the bay of Palma complicated today’s races demanding the competitors’ high tactical knowledge to remain in the top positions of the fleet. The Race Committees also faced problems to lay the courses and get races started. |
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| The similarity of teams is offering a magnificent show in waters of the bay Palma |
| OALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN-(4-4-2007) Princess Sofia Trophy |
| Oalma de Mallorca, Spain - Another excellent day of racing at the 38 Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia – Mapfre for both competitors and the media representatives that have attended the regatta. Classes sailing in groups started today the final series divided in groups gold, silver and bronze. The great and equal level of competitors (with eleven 2005 Olympics medallists, 25 European titles and practically the top ten of each class) is bringing big changes in the partial results. |
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| Atypical wind |
| OALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN-(3-4-2007) Princess Sofia Trophy |
| Oalma de Mallorca, Spain - The 926 boats and 1.487 competitors that participate these days at the 38 Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia – Mapfre had to wait again for the wind, which blew from S-SE between six and fifteen knots, to stabilize in the bay of Palma. The overcast sky with which the day started announced what was going to happen. In some of the eight racing areas the committees made several attempts to give starts but the wind drop and the important wind shifts resulted in invalid starts and new starting procedures. |
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| The wind blew up to 18 knots and three races were sailed in many classes |
| OALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN-(3-4-2007) Princess Sofia Trophy |
| Oalma de Mallorca, Spain - Finally today the wind blew at the 38 Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofía – Mapfre. SW – W , 14 to 18 knots making it possible to sail three races in many classes bringing several changes in the overall results. |
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| Changeable winds on the first day of racing |
| PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN-(1-4-2007) Princess Sofia Trophy |
| Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Changeable winds were seen on the first day of racing at the Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia – Mapfre in which all classes were programmed to compete except for the Dragon class. A total of 860 boat sailed out to sea with a forecast that announced embat wind that was light and momentary to drop again and leaving almost the whole bay without wind. Most classes could only sail a quite complicated race today. |
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| Record number of entries and nations at the 38 Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia – Mapfre |
| PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN-(31-3-2007) Princess Sofia Trophy |
| Palma de Mallorca, Spain - The 38 Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia, which is sponsored for a second consecutive year by insurance company MAPFRE, will be held from 30 March to 6 April with record figures: around 1000 boats, 1,600 competitors and up to 52 nations have entered this edition, a considerable increase with respect to last year (852 boats, 1,350 competitors and 38 nations, even more significant if we consider that there was a class less in that edition). |
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| The ISAF World Cup Series for Olympic classes will set off in 2008 |
| PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN-(21-11-2006) HRH Princess Sofia Trophy - World Cup |
| Palma de Mallorca, Spain - The international circuit will be tested in 2007 by the organisation of the six events of the series, with Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia – Mapfre among them
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