British Olympian McMillan has won Act 3 to further consolidate The Wave, Muscat’s lead at the top of the Extreme Sailing Series leaderboard, bringing disappointment for Austria’s Hagara whose chance of winning an historic first Act was tantalizingly close.
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Extreme Sailing Series 2012: Despite a crash on Bosphorus Roman Hagara back in control
June 09, 2012
Roman Hagara regains the leading position going into the final day of Act 3 despite a collision with the British team GAC Pindar, with Extreme 40 yachts competing on the fabulous Bosphorus for the first time.
Extreme Sailing Series 2012: A new look top three
June 08, 2012
With teams preparing to race on the Bosphorus for the first time tomorrow morning, The Wave, Muscat showed they mean business, overhauling Red Bull Sailing Team at the top of the leaderboard.
Extreme Sailing Series 2012: Act 3 – Roman Hagara and his Austrian Red Bull Sailing Team in pole position
June 07, 2012
The opening day of Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Istanbul saw the Austrian sailing icon Roman Hagara and his Red Bull Sailing Team take the top position in the leaderboard.
Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Seriesâ„¢ to start tomorrow
June 06, 2012
Starting tomorrow (Thursday 7 June), for the first time the fleet racing in Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Istanbul will need to put all their forces together to pass through the infamous Bosphorus on Saturday morning.
Preparations for Extreme Sailing Seriesâ„¢ Act 3 well underway
June 01, 2012
Running from June 7 to 10, the first Extreme 40 yachts have started to arrive in Istanbul to compete in Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series 2012. The preparations of the Race Village are in full swing, offering a wide range of activities for spectators.
Extreme Sailing Seriesâ„¢ Act 3 in Istanbul to start in two weeks
May 28, 2012
The teams competing in the Extreme Sailing Series will meet once again on June 7 to race in Act 3 of this popular race, hosted once again by fabulous Istanbul.
Double Star Cup won by The Wave Muscat at the Extreme Sailing Series Act 2 in Qingdao
April 20, 2012
Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Act 2, Qingdao, China won by The Wave, Muscat (OMA)m with Red Bull sailing team coming 2nd and the British Group Edmond Rothschild placing third, after 29 races.
Extreme Sailing Series – Act 2 Qingdao: The Wave, Muscat extends its lead on the penultimate day
April 19, 2012
The Wave, Muscat increased its lead on the 3rd day of the Extreme Sailing Series – Act 2 Qingdao and Ian Williams with his crew move from 5th overall place to the 3rd, raising hopes of the team to get onto the podium for the first time.
Extreme Sailing Series – Exciting Wednesday in Qingdao at Halfway Stage of Act 2
April 18, 2012
Great deal of close calls, contacts between boats, penalties and unbelievable amount of false starts (11) from eight races, guaranteed and exciting day 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Act 2.
Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Act 2: Austria´s Red Bull Sailing Team in lead
April 18, 2012
The leading team at the end of the first day of the Act 2 in the Extreme Sailing Series 2012 yacht race in Qingdao, China was Austria´s Red Bull Sailing Team skippered by Roman Hagara with his Olympic partner, Hans Peter Steinacher as tactician. The first day saw six open-water races with four different race winners. Today´s competing starts at 1300 local time.
Act 2 of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Seriesâ„¢ in China to start today
April 17, 2012
Four days of racing for Act 2 of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao in China, starts today with 9 teams fighting for the Double Star Cup. SAP AG announced sponsorship of the Danish team and
Wildcard entry ‘China Team’ confirmed interest in future events.
Act 2 of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series, April 17-20, Qingdao, China
April 12, 2012
Act 2 of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series runs from April 17 to 20 in Qingdao, China. The Omani-flagged teams Oman Air and The Wave, Muscat have the advantage as they head to China, having scored a one-two respectively on their home waters during the opening round of the Series.
Extreme Sailing Seriesâ„¢ 2013-2015 Host Venue Bid Process Starts
March 19, 2012
The tender and selection process for venues interested in hosting an Extreme Sailing Seriesâ„¢ event in 2013-2016 has begun, with 3 new slots opening up in 2013.
2012 Extreme Sailing Series: China makes new 3 year commitment – new dates for UK round in Cardiff
March 12, 2012
Qingdao in China made new 3-year commitment at official signing ceremony of the Extreme Sailing Series, and the dates for UK round in Cardiff have been moved to the 30th August to 2nd September.
Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Act 1 won by sailing yacht Oman Air
March 05, 2012
Massive Omani celebrations at The Wave, Muscat as the sailing yachts Oman Air and The Wave score a one-two, squeezing out the French team of Groupe Edmond de Rothschild who had finished every day but the last on top.
Extreme Sailing Series Act 1 – French Favourites on Target for Victory
March 01, 2012
Group Edmond de Rotschild favourites to win the tomorrows finale of the Act 1 of the Extreme Sailing Series, but Oman Air is only one point behind.
Extreme Sailing Series – Morgan Larson’s impressive debut
February 29, 2012
Yesterday, the first ever day for the new skipper Morgan Larson ended in success tying in first place with Group Edmond de Rothschild.
Extreme Sailing Series yacht race successfully started by Extreme 40 Debut Skipper Morgan Larson
February 29, 2012
Extreme Sailing Series 2012 was successfully started by new skipper of the sailing yacht Oman Air, American Morgan Larson, on the opening day of Act 1 of this popular yacht race held in Muscat, Oman.
Danish Team Trifork Completes Act 1 Line-Up of the Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Starting Tomorrow
February 27, 2012
Danish Team Trifork has been finally presented today as the 8th team in the starting blocks for the first Act of the Extreme Sailing Seriesâ„¢ 2012 in Muscat, Oman, starting tomorrow.
