Extreme Sailing Series™ 2015, Programme Seven,
by Extreme Sailing Series 29 Oct 2015 19:49 GMT
29 October 2015
Red Bull Sailing Team's mast dramatically came down on day 2 of Extreme Sailing Series Act 7, Istanbul © Lloyd Images
From the 1 - 4 October, eight top international teams battled it out in Istanbul, Turkey, for the penultimate stop on the 2015 Extreme Sailing Series™ eight Act global tour.
Leading from race one, The Wave, Muscat's total domination of the Act 7, Istanbul came to a crescendo on the final day with one of the most impressive results in Series history.
Against the moody backdrop of the Aya Sofya and the Blue Mosque the fleet relished the gusty unpredictable conditions and, after 31 hard-fought races, British helm and two-times Series champion Leigh McMillan led his crew to an impressive 25 podiums, winning the Act with two races to spare.
Stepping up to the mark the underdogs Oman Air finished second but not without a fight. SAP Extreme Sailing Team challenged the Omani boat right up until the final moments of the Act, finishing a respectable third, a solid confidence boost going into the final regatta of the year at Sydney in December.
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