Rachael Betschart Wins SailGP Inspire
Bermudian sailor Rachael Betchart claimed the Waszp Grand Final title at the recent SailGP Inspire Champion of Champions in San Francisco, California.
The 18-year-old came out on top against some of the world’s top young sailors in her second appearance in the event, which ran alongside the SailGP Grand Final.
The official website read: “The names that rose to the front after the first two days of racing were Louisa Muller (GER), Rachel Betschart (BDA), Helena Sanderson (NZL), Pia Tveita (NOR) and Bridget Conrad (AUS).
“Heading into the final day, all five were firmly in contention for the overall title. Betschart – last year’s silver medallist, stepped on the gas in the final few races to seal the narrowest of victories over Norway’s Tveita, with just a single point separating the women.
“On the last reach of the final race of the series, the pair were locked together wing-to-wing, with Betschart as leeward boat managing to put the pressure on Tvieta and force her into an rules situation that pushed Tveita behind.
“It couldn’t get closer to the wire! Conrad took third overall, just three points off the lead after a massive 20 races!”
