After an interesting, exacting and even-sided practice race in perfect light wind conditions and warm sunshine on the Algarve's Atlantic waters off Portimao, Portugal, the stage is set for the final regatta of the Audi MedCup Circuit, the Portugal Trophy regatta. On the water breezes just reached double figures, 10 knots at most, but it was evident that all crews were pushing hard at each of the practice starts. Only after two general recalls and under the hollow threat of a black flag did the practice race get under way. Confidence and morale took a jump aboard Riccardo Simoneschi’s Audi powered by Q8 (ITA) after they took the winning gun. With Charlie McKee (USA) making the tactical calls reinforced by the thoughts of Thierry Peponnet (FRA), the Italian boat managed to overhaul Spain’s El Desafio on the last run, getting into a strand of better breeze, winning by three boat lengths.
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