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Female Sailors Represent Well In Jr Gold Cup
[Written by Christina Sgobba] In a sport that’s traditionally dominated by boys, it’s becoming more common to see girl sailors on the water. That fact is no more apparent than at the RenaissanceRe Jr. Gold Cup. The Organizing Authority has made special allocations to ensure that 25% of the invited competitors are female. With girls achieving sailing... Read more of this article
Newcomers Fare Well In RenRe Jr Gold Cup
[Written by Christina Sgobba] With 45 sailors entered and 15 countries represented, many familiar countries are here competing in the 2015 RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup. Debuting their countries flags for the first time, Spain’s Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Davila finished day one 1st overall with Norway’s Mathias Berthet in fourth and the British... Read more of this article
Spodberg To Defend RenRe Jr Gold Cup Title
Danish Optimist champion, Christian Spodsberg, has returned to Bermuda this week to defend his RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup title sailed in Optimist dinghies. Since his victory last October, Spodsberg has continued to rack up an impressive record which includes an 8th place finish at the IODA World Championships, a 2nd at the Lake Garda Meeting and... Read more of this article
Spodsberg Wins RenaissanceRe Jr Gold Cup
[Written by Laurie Fullerton] After three days of racing on the Great Sound, the fleet of 14 International sailors and 26 Bermudians met their final teacher – a tricky, shifty Hamilton harbour course the final challenge to the fleet. The sailors took it on and despite the difficult, light conditions, Denmark’s Christian Spodsberg finished today’s... Read more of this article
Day #3: Renaissance Re Jr Gold Cup Sailing
[Written by Laurie Fullerton] Searching for breeze and pressure on the race course was a game of snakes and ladders for young competitors at the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup today. While grappling with the need for patience and consistency – two requirements for sailing well in light air – many sailors were tested during the third day of racing... Read more of this article
Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup Continues
[Written by Laurie Fullerton] Stamina and determination were key factors for the competitors racing in day two of the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup today. The 14 international guests and 26 young Bermudians finished five races on Bermuda’s Great Sound. This is a test of endurance for any sailor especially young ones. The results keep Christian Spodsberg... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup Gets Underway
[Written by Laurie Fullerton ] First day jitters marked the start of the 12th annual Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup. Racing featured strong performances from a trio of nordics including Christian Spodsberg of Denmark now leading the race with three points, Mainio Ormio of Finland with 9 points and Kasper Nordenram of Sweden who is in the top 10. In... Read more of this article
RenRe Jr Gold Cup Sailors Cope With Gonzalo
[Written by Laurie Fullerton] While the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup always offers opportunities for young people to have new experiences, coping with Hurricane Gonzalo offered the 14 competitors traveling from overseas to Bermuda a hurdle that strengthened their respect for this island nation. Many of the 14 competitors spent layover time in either... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup In 12th Year
[Written by Laurie Fullerton] The Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup, now in its 12th year, is known around the world as an international championship of junior champions. It runs parallel to the penultimate event on the World Match Racing Tour, the Argo Group Gold Cup. In fact, while the seniors battle it out on Hamilton harbor, the Opti sailors take the... Read more of this article
Milo Gill-Taylor Tops RenRe Jr Gold Cup
[Written by Laurie Fullerton] The winner of the ReniassianceRe Junior Gold Cup was decided in the final race on Hamilton Harbour with Milo Gill-Taylor of Great Britain finishing in fourth place today but earning the necessary points to win the overall regatta with 84 points. “Today was the best part of a really great week and I had really hoped to... Read more of this article
Max Quirk Stays Ahead In Ren Re Jr Gold Cup
[Written by Laurie Fullerton] The third day of racing in the RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup was a true reversal of fortune for the competitors who saw a 100-degree wind shift during the second race leaving those on the right side of the course in a strong position – while those leading the race fell behind as the breeze was snuffed out on their side... Read more of this article
Australia’s Max Quirk Leads Junior Gold Cup
[Written by Laurie Fullerton] Competitors in the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup saw the leveling out of the playing field today [Oct 11] with results putting Australian Max Quirk in first place with 44 points after two days of solid racing. Milo Gill Taylor from Great Britain is in 2nd place with 58 points and Hattie Rogers of Great Britain is in... Read more of this article
