iShares Cup, Munich

Glory for Basilica

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27 May 2007 - 1,019 Days Ago Great Britain’s Robert Greenhalgh helmed his Extreme 40 Basilica, crewed by Peter Greenhalgh, Justin Slattery and James Grant, to victory today on Lake Starnberg in the first event of the iShares Cup Extreme 40 season. .. read more >>

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Winners to be recognised (1,019 Days Ago)
Teams are coming off the water for prize giving

Overall results (1,019 Days Ago)
1 Basilica
2 Volvo Ocean Race
3 Holmatro
4 Tommy Hilfiger
5 Offshore Challenges Sailing Team
6 Team 'SLAM' Denmark

Final finishers (1,019 Days Ago)
Holmatro finish race 15 in third, Offshore Challenges in fourth, Team 'SLAM' Denmark in fifth, Tommy Hilfiger in sixth. Overall results to be determined.

Gun for Basilica (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica win the last race becoming winners of the iShares Cup, Munich. Volvo Ocean Race end the day in second.

Nearly there... (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica round the windward mark with Volvo Ocean Race 40 seconds behind.

Basilica pull free (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica pull free with Volvo Ocean Race trying to stay on their tail and Tommy Hilfiger fast catching up on the second place boat.

Basilica sneak free (1,019 Days Ago)
Team 'SLAM' Denmark make the first rounding, forcing Basilica wide. Basilica sneak in front and have taken the lead, powering downwind.

Basilica power up (1,019 Days Ago)
With a hull out of the water, Basilica have speed over Volvo Ocean Race, but are still to shake the French boat from thier side.

Race start (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica and Volvo Ocean race lead off the line.

Race 15 (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica and Volvo Ocean ace begin their tussle. Volvo Ocean Race must beat Basilica by three places in order to win the event.

All on the line (1,019 Days Ago)
Teams prepares for the last race that brings the title down to the wire.

One race to go... (1,019 Days Ago)
The 15th and final race will commence shortly and only three points separate Basilica and Volvo Ocean Race. The next race will decide the iShares Cup, Munich. The race committee have set a windward/leeward course, but have tightened up the legs to keep the race short and tight.

Volvo Ocean Race gain much wanted points (1,019 Days Ago)
Offshore Challenges Sailing Team finish in second, with a close fight for third. Volvo Ocean Race sail a fantastic tactical race and take third with Tommy Hilfiger in fourth. Team 'SLAM' Denmark beat Basilica to the line.

Holmatro win (1,019 Days Ago)
Holmatro wins race 14. Can Basilica, currently picking up pace, finish within six minutes?

Volvo Ocean Race pushing up the fleet (1,019 Days Ago)
With Basilica at the back of the fleet, Volvo Ocean Race are rounding the last mark. Tommy Hilfiger are doing a penalty turn giving Volvo Ocean Race the opportunity to move into third place.

Basilica behind (1,019 Days Ago)
With Volvo Ocean Race playing a tactical game, Basilica have now fallen significantly behind the front of the fleet and are now in danger of finishing outside of six minutes of the first place boat.

Little wind (1,019 Days Ago)
Coming in on the front of the storm is a lull in wind. Teams are feeling the pressure of the extremely light conditions.

On the hunt (1,019 Days Ago)
As the rest of the fleet slips away, Volvo Ocean Race hunt Basilica at the mark, forcing Basilica to sail away from the mark. In light winds Volvo Ocean Race lose speed leaving themselves very vulnerable.

Basilica at the back (1,019 Days Ago)
The dual between Volvo Ocean Race and Basilica has found the two boats at the back of the fleet, but as long as Volvo Ocean Race finish ahead of the British boat they will gain points towards winning the event overall.

Split fleet (1,019 Days Ago)
Heavy hitters Basilica and Volvo Ocean Race are split from the rest of the fleet but Volvo Ocean Race spits away to find wind on the other side of the course choosing not to cover the event leaders.

Race 14 (1,019 Days Ago)
With winds going light teams are treating this as a last race and the fight for the trophy is truly on. Volvo Ocean Race and Basilica are both strong contenders for the trophy are clinging to each other at the start. With protest flags flying, Basilica and forced to do a penalty turn giving Volvo Ocean Race the opportunity to gain a lead they need.

Dropping wind (1,019 Days Ago)
Just before the penultimate race of the day the wind has dropped off. If the winds continues to abate the race committee will have to postpone.

Race Committee aim for 15 races (1,019 Days Ago)
Race committee are hoping to set two quick windard/leeeward courses to ensure the fleet get a maximum of 15 races...but lightning threatens. Local organisers clear the lake of boats if there is a risk of lightning strikes.

Holmatro 5th (1,019 Days Ago)
Holmatro finished 5th but hold 4th place overall on leaderboard 7 points ahead of Offshore Challenges.

Basilica wins race 13 (1,019 Days Ago)
Rob Greenhalgh and crew on Basilica stepping up to the mark clinching a convincing win ahead of Volvo Ocean Race, putting them 6 points clear. Tommy Hilfiger 3rd leaving them 8 points adrift of Volvo Ocean Race and still all to play for going into the penultimate race.

Basilica still in control (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica in control rounding windward mark for 2nd time, 40 seconds ahead of Volvo Ocean Race and Tommy Hilfiger 3rd. Gusts see some hulls and blades fully out of the water.

Volvo get into 2nd (1,019 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race gets inside Tommy at the leeward mark, Basilica 40 second lead but problems unfurling gennaker, Volvo close the gap. Offshore Challenges in 4th and only metres off Tommy Hilfigers stern.

Reaching procession (1,019 Days Ago)
Procession to windward mark, bit more breeze on the course, Basilica pulling away rounding mark ahead of Tommy who tacks and Basilica covers. Volvo Ocean Race round few seconds later. Building cloud brings bit more breeze,

Top 3 lead off the start line (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica, Tommy Hilfiger and Volvo Ocean Race lead off the start line, gennakers flying, in about 6 knots of breeze.

Tommy Hilfiger in second (1,019 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger take second but the battle for third hots up with Holmatro and Volvo Ocean Race equal until Volvo Ocean Race switch on their speed and finish in third with Holmatro just behind.

Basilica put on a show (1,019 Days Ago)
Sailing close to shore and flying a hull, Basilica but on an exciting finish the the crowd, winning the fifth race of the day.

Hourglass knot (1,019 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race still have a knot in their gennaker and are paying for the mistake with the rest of the fleet catching up before they finally unroll the sail to once again get speed.

Spreading out (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica remain in a strong lead with Tommy Hilfiger in second and Volvo Ocean Race in third. Volvo Ocean Race get a knot in their gennaker slowing them down and allowing Holmatro to quickly catch up.

Speed for the leaders (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica take the lead and with Volvo Ocean Race stuck at the back of the fleet and quickly moving into third there is all to play for.

Team 'SLAM' Denmark lead (1,019 Days Ago)
Team 'SLAM' Denmark take pole position closely hunted by Basilica and Tommy Hilfiger.

Hulls away (1,019 Days Ago)
Breeze on the course and Extreme 40s are able to fly their hulls up the windward leg of the course, with Offshore Challenges turning a penalty at the back.

All clear (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica lead off the start with Volvo Ocean Race storming over the fleet, only to have to do a penalty for fouling Offshore Challenges Sailing Team.

Fifth race of the day (1,019 Days Ago)
With a reaching start set boats are putting on the pace and steaming towards the start line for a good start.

Racing to continue through the afternoon (1,019 Days Ago)
With good breeze on Lake Starnberg race officials will attempt to run a full 15 races to complete the series and will continue to race the fleet until 16:30 local time. With only three points separating the two top boats, Basilica and Volvo Ocean Race, the event remains very close with the top podium position still open.

Basilica win thier first race of the day (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica beat out the competition in race four, with Volvo Ocean Race in second, Tommy Hilfiger in third, Offshore Challenges Sailing Team in fourth, Team 'SLAM' Denmark in fifth and Holmatro in sixth.

Basilica are back (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica break past Volvo Ocean Rafce to take a substantial lead. Offshore Challenges Sailing Team pick up the pace and round the next mark alongside Tommy Hilfiger. Team 'SLAM' Denmark sneak in from behind.

Tussle at the top (1,019 Days Ago)
A sudden pocket of wind propels Basilica forward and in line with Volvo Ocean Race. The two boats go bow for bow going into the bottom mark, with Volvo Ocean Race bearing away to gain clean air.

Wind dropping away (1,019 Days Ago)
With the wind dropping away, Basilica have overtaken Offshore Challenges Sailing Team and are now closing in on race leaders Volvo Ocean Race. The remainder of the fleet are generously spread out on the course

Breeze from the back (1,019 Days Ago)
Wind fills in from the back of the course giving Tommy Hilfiger, Team 'SLAM' Denmark and Holmatro a boost. Towards the front Basilica and Offshore Challenges Sailing Team continue to jostle for positon.

Holmatro struggle (1,019 Days Ago)
With Basilica closing in on Offshore Challenges Sailing Team, attempting to take second place, Holmatro are struggling to find their boat speed and are currently lagging in sixth place.

Snakes and ladders (1,019 Days Ago)
No place is safe at the moment with teams moving up and down the rankings. Volvo Ocean Race still lead, but Basilica have dropped into third with Offshore Challenges Sailing Team moving into second and hunting down the leaders.

Race 4 (1,019 Days Ago)
Start sequence set for race four with the Extreme 40s starting the race with a reach along the promenade in front of the race village and a crowd of spectators.

Tight at the finish (1,019 Days Ago)
A close fight for fourth place ensues between Basilica and Offshore Challenges Sailing Team with Basilica squeezing out a last minute burst of speed to pip Offshore Challenges Sailing Team over the line. Team 'SLAM' Denmark wrap up the results with a sixth place.

Another win for Volvo Ocean Race (1,019 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race have another success, proving this team are on the pace today. Holmatro also put in a good result finishing in second, while Tommy Hilfiger, out on their own, finish in third.

Holmatro makes gains (1,019 Days Ago)
After splitting to the right, Holmatro have made up ground on Volvo Ocean Race.

Split at the gate (1,019 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race and Holmatro split the gate in an attempt to find wind and pull free from each other. Tommy Hilfiger round in third with Basilica and Offshore Challenges Sailing Team fighting for fourth position.

Storm lights flashing (1,019 Days Ago)
Lake Starnbergs storm lights are flashing indicating that a storm is quickly approaching.

Volvo Ocean Race lead (1,019 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race are first around the mark with Holmatro nipping in ahead of Offshore Challenges Sailing Team. Basilica pull back a place, rounding in from of amateur team, Team 'SLAM' Denmark.

Thunder (1,019 Days Ago)
The rumblings of thunder indicate a storm is on the way with the possibility of building winds.

Just starting (1,019 Days Ago)
65 seconds after the start gun, Basilica clear the line.

For the first time Basilica get the start wrong (1,019 Days Ago)
Basilica and Team 'SLAM' Denmark are blocked at the start, with Basilica attempting to dip the line but are called over the line early. Clear air and speed for Volvo Ocean Race and Tommy Hilfiger have good speed.

Breeze swings left (1,019 Days Ago)
As the wind shifts race officials are re-laying the marks before the next race starts.

Victory for Volvo Ocean Race (1,019 Days Ago)
A race win for Volvo Ocean Rave who proved unstoppable in race three. The French team end the race with a remarkable lead on the fleet with Tommy Hilfiger back on form with a second place. Basilica take third place.

More in the middle? (1,019 Days Ago)
Currently in fifth place, Team 'SLAM' Denmark separate from the fleet in a bid to wind more wind in the middle of the course.

Tommy Hilfiger fight for second (1,019 Days Ago)
While Volvo Ocean Race steam ahead, Basilica and Tommy Hilfiger are fighting it out for second position with Basilica keeping the pressure on in the 3-4 knots.

Port pays (1,019 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race have taken a lead after hugging the left side of the course. The french team are quick downwind and are putting a gap between their boat and second place Tommy Hilfiger.

Port or starboard? (1,019 Days Ago)
Race three starts with Basilica executing a starboard start, while Volvo Ocean Race and Tommy Hilfiger start on Port and head towards the shore

Boats in postion for race three (1,019 Days Ago)
Boats are on the water and about to go into start sequence for race three.

Race abandoned (1,019 Days Ago)
Race three is called off when the wind drops off. Teams take time out for corporate sailing while the breeze builds

Neck and neck (1,019 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race and Offshore Challenges Sailing Team go neck and neck around th windward mark with Holmatro rounding just behind the leaders.

Race three gets started (1,019 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Rave take an early lead in race three, but with shifting and dying winds the race belongs to any team.

Offshore Challenges Sailing Team take their first win of the event (1,019 Days Ago)
A win for Offshore Challenges Sailing Team who took their victory quietly while Team 'SLAM' Denmark lets out a huge cheer for their second place finish, their best result of the event so far. Basilica and Holmatro tussle down the final leg with Basilica taking the spot. Holmatro cross the line next just seconds ahead of Volvo Ocean Race, while Tommy Hilfiger bring up the rear, never quite recovering with their early start.

Final mark rounding (1,019 Days Ago)
Team 'SLAM' Denmark have pulled back into position and are hot on the heels of Offshore Challenges Sailing Team who quickly unfurl their gennaker to keep speed.

Extend, extend, extend (1,019 Days Ago)
Offshore Challenges Sailing Team break free from the fleet and hold a commanding lead, but with such short courses and little room for errors they must continue to sail well and fast to win the race.

Penatly! (1,019 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race take a penalty, giving Team 'SLAM' Denmark the chance to sail free, Basilica currently round the mark in fourth, with Holmatro and Tommy Hilfiger, currently stuck in light winds, falling behind.

Offshore Challenges Sailing Team lead (1,019 Days Ago)
Wasitng no time, Offshore Challenges find a burst of speed leading the fleet around the first mark. Team 'SLAM' Denmark currently hold second place, but Volvo Ocean Race are close behind and picking up the pace.

Over the line early (1,019 Days Ago)
In 3-4 knots the race two is underway with Team 'SLAM' Denmark leading the fleet. Tommy Hilfiger were over the line early and have had to go back and re-cross the start line.

Holmarto shoot ahead (1,019 Days Ago)
Holmatro shoot ahead to take the lead earning much desired double points. Volvo Ocean Race are right behind with Basilica in third.


Double points race gets off to a tight start (1,019 Days Ago)
The double points race is underway and already we have seen a protest at the windward mark when Tommy Hilfiger didnt give enough Basilica enough room.

Starting sequence begins (1,019 Days Ago)
Four minutes to go until the double points race starts.

Racing to begin this morning (1,019 Days Ago)
Racing has been rescheduled for the final day of the iShares Cup, Munich, with sailors getting ready for the first, double points scoring race. 10-15 knots are expected later this morning, thunderstorms mid-day and light winds in the afternoon. Afternoon racing will go ahead as scheduled.

Race abandoned (1,020 Days Ago)
With no wind left race three has been abandoned, bringing an end to racing on day two of the iShares Cup, Munich

Becalmed! (1,020 Days Ago)
The fleet are at a standstill.

Close in the middle (1,020 Days Ago)
With Tommy Hilfiger taking the lead the rest of the fleet bunch together on the way to the gate. Tommy Hilfiger go left, while Volvo Ocean Race come in with speed and choose to go right back up to the windward mark.

And around they go... (1,020 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger swoop in from the right rounding the first mark in the lead, Basilica, Team 'SLAM' Denmark and Offshore Challenges Sailing all converge on the mark at the same time, with Offshore Challenges Sailing Team squeezing in ahead of the competition.

Race 3 underway (1,020 Days Ago)
Offshore Challenges Sailing Team have a good start to race three, but the fleet splits up the first beat, with Tommy Hilfiger leaving the pack to go off to the right.

Back to Basilica (1,020 Days Ago)
Basilica win race two after establishing a substantial lead over the rest of the fleet. Holmatro come in second. The final four boats fight for the last leg of the race with Volvo Ocean Race finishing in third. Offshore Challenges Sailing Team came from behind, speeding over the fleet in the final moments of the race to finish in fourth, with Tommy Hilfiger in fifth and Team 'SLAM' Denmark in sixth.

Volvo Ocean Race hit the brakes (1,020 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race stall out in a light spot of wind as the rest of the fleet storm ahead. Basilica still lead with Holmatro in second while the remaining boats stay close together.

Chase the leader (1,020 Days Ago)
Wind in the middle of the course pays off, with Volvo Ocean Race making ground on the rest of the fleet and sailing past Team 'SLAM' Denmark. Basilica still lead but have lost ground to the chasing pack.

Holmatro find their speed (1,020 Days Ago)
With Basilica firmly in the lead, Holmatro have moved into second, but Volvo Ocean Race and Team 'SLAM' Denmark are breathing down their necks, trying to catch up.

Chaos at the first mark (1,020 Days Ago)
Several boats converge on the first mark at the same time, all calling for rights. Basilica round first and take a major lead. The race for second and third place is firmly on.

All clear (1,020 Days Ago)
On the third attempt race to has started with Basilica taking a small, but early lead.

General recall (1,020 Days Ago)
Boats are called back for pushing the start line in race two.

Protest heard, no changes to the results (1,020 Days Ago)
The on-the-water jury have heard the protest from Offshore Challenges Sailing Team who were challenging the race committee for an unfair race. The jury have thrown the protest out and results from race one still stand.

Protest (1,020 Days Ago)
Offshore Challenges Sailing Team protest the race committee due to an unfair start-line in race one. Outcome to be announced shortly.

Waiting for race two (1,020 Days Ago)
Due to dropping breeze and shifting winds, the race committee have had to abandon race two and are now out resetting the course.

Tommy take race one (1,020 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger win the first race of the day with Volvo Ocean Race close behind. Holmatro finish third, Team 'SLAM' Denmark fourth, Basilica fifth and Offshore Challenges Sailing Team sixth.

Gennaker pays off (1,020 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race make gains on Holmatro by putting up their gennaker turning race two in a battle for second place.

Close at the windward mark (1,020 Days Ago)
All boats are close at the windward mark, with lots of wind on the course. Tommy Hilifiger and Holmatro lead the fleet, with Volvo Ocean Race close behind.

Tommy Hilfiger execute strong start (1,020 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger have put in an excellt start, crossing the line with good speed on port tack.

Starting sequence begins (1,020 Days Ago)
Boats are now in starting sequence, sailing a two lap windward/leeward course.

AP flag comes down and racing will begin (1,020 Days Ago)
The postponement flag has been lowered giving the race committee the right to start racing after 17:15. The thunderstorm brought rain and some strong winds to Lake Starnberg. With the storm passing through, the race committee are hoping enough wind remains to give sailors the opportunity to compete

Racing once again postponed (1,020 Days Ago)
Racing has been postponed again due to laws governing craft on Lake Starnberg. With thunderstorms coming in and the threat of lightning, competitors are no longer allowed to be on the water for safety reasons and are now being shuttled back to the pontoon.

Storm descends, sailors get ready to race (1,020 Days Ago)
With thick black clouds approaching from the other end of Lake Starnberg, it is certain that stormy weather is approaching, bringing strong winds. The postponement flag has come down and sailors prepare for racing in the winds to come.

Racing postponed (1,020 Days Ago)
Due to light winds racing has been postponed until further notice.

Wind drops off (1,020 Days Ago)
Conditions on Lake Starnberg remain warm and sunny, but the wind has begun to drop off to 3-5 knots. VIP and media are currently enjoying their fifth man spot and are being shown the ropes by the sailors crewing the Extreme 40s.

Day Two (1,020 Days Ago)
Day two of the iShares Cup, Munich brings sunshine and moderate breezes to Lake Starnberg. Informal morning racing will start at 1000 with the first competitive racing beginning at 1400.

Racing concludes (1,021 Days Ago)
Sailors return to shore after afternoon racing. Prize giving will commence shortly to honour the top three finishers for the day.

Basilica make it four in a row (1,021 Days Ago)
Basilica win the final race of the day after Tommy Hilfiger are forced to put in a penalty turn for a port/starboard incident with Holmatro on the final leg of the race. Basilica have had a superb day of racing, culminating in a perfect scoreline.

Cluster at the leeward mark (1,021 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger rounds first with the remaining five teams descending on the leeward mark at a go, with several teams calling for room. Volvo Ocean Race shoots out of the chaos to take the lead while Offshore Challenges Sailing Team does a 360 degree penalty turn for a port/starboard rule infringement against Volvo Ocean Race.

Procession down the leeward leg (1,021 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger leads a procession down to the leeward mark followed by Offshore Challenges Sailing Team in second, Basilica in third, Volvo Ocean Race in fourth Holmatro in fifth and Team 'SLAM' Denmark in sixth.

Tommy away... (1,021 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger hits the gas, crossing the start line for race four ahead of the fleet and asserting a lead.

Storm clouds brewing (1,021 Days Ago)
Dark clouds begin to roll in as the start sequence for the fourth race beings.

Hat trick for Basilica (1,021 Days Ago)
Basilica met a round of applause from spectators after scoring their third first place of the day. Tommy Hilfiger remain hot on Basilica's heels, with Volvo Ocean Race in third, Team 'SLAM' Denmark in fourth and Offshore Challenges Sailing Team in fifth. Holmatro finish in sixth after falling behind the fleet due to hitting the leeward mark.

Going tack for tack (1,021 Days Ago)
Basilica catch up with Tommy Hilfiger and are now going tack for tack up the windward leg. The remaining boats all round the mark together, with Offshore Challenges Sailing Team getting caught on a mooring and coming to a complete standstill.

One tack wonder (1,021 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger find the right side of the course pays, rounding the first mark with solid lead on the rest of the fleet

Extreme 40s out of the blocks (1,021 Days Ago)
Race three is underway with a close start for the fleet of catamarans. Tommy Hilfiger head out to the right where there seems to be more wind, while the rest of the fleet stay towards the left.

Racing resumes (1,021 Days Ago)
The countdown to race three is on.

Race course re-set (1,021 Days Ago)
Officials are re-laying the course in response to a significant wind shift. Racing to resume shortly.

Racing postponed (1,021 Days Ago)
Racing delayed as the wind shifts to the right and drops off.

An exciting finish to race two (1,021 Days Ago)
British boat Basilica take another race win with Tommy Hilfiger finishing in second. Offshore Challenges Sailing Team have overtaken Holmatro metres before the finish line, with Volvo Ocean Race doing the same only seconds later, leaving Holmatro in fifth. Team 'SLAM' Denmark finish over six minutes behind Basilica giving the Danish team a DNF.

Unpredictable wind (1,021 Days Ago)
The wind has died down in race two, leaving leaders Basilica in a hole and the rest of the fleet slowly closing in.

Title (1,021 Days Ago)
Basilica extend their lead rounding the leeward mark. Tommy Hilfiger and Holmatro split the gate, sailing off to different sides of the course, with Tommy Hilfiger hugging the shore just off the race village.

Three boats fighting it out (1,021 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger, Holmatro and Basilica chase each other up the first leg of the windward/ leeward course only for Tommy Hilfiger and Holmatro to stall out in the light winds, while Basilica finds a puff of air and sails free.

Race 2 (1,021 Days Ago)
In 3-5 knots of wind, Race two begins with Holmatro firing across the start.

Race 1 belongs to Basilica (1,021 Days Ago)
Basilica wins on the water in race one with Tommy Hilfiger in second and Volvo Ocean Race in third. Offshore Challenges Sailing finishes fourth, Team SLAM Denmark fifth and Holmatro sixth.

The right pays (1,021 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger's decision to hug the right side of the course pays off as they round the windward mark in first followed by Basilica and Offshore Challenges Sailing Team. Basilica quickly pull back their lead on the downwind leg.

Basilica break the fleet (1,021 Days Ago)
Basilica lead around the first two marks with Tommy Hilfiger close behind. The two boats split off, each findinga small amount of wind on separate sides of the course.

Offshore Challenges Sailing Team lead off the start (1,021 Days Ago)
Offshore Challenges Sailing Team, skippered by Nick Molonely, take the lead off the startline in race 1. The fleet will sail a windward/leeward course.

Starting sequence underway (1,021 Days Ago)
The Extreme 40s are now in starting sequence...just over four minutes to got to the race start.

iShares Cup, Munich officially opens (1,021 Days Ago)
Ferdinand Pfaffinger, the Mayor of Starnberg, officially opened competitive racing at the iShares Cup, by firing a starting gun. The Extreme 40 fleet has left their moorings and are preparing for race one.

Morning sailing concludes (1,021 Days Ago)
Teams lower their sails and return to shore for a quick lunch before racing gets underway.

Quotes from the boats... (1,021 Days Ago)
After taking their boat for a first sail last night, team Tommy Hilfiger are beginning the process of gelling as a crew. "We've got one new crew member and I'm sailing in a new position [for the 2007 series] so this event is about us learning to work as a unit," explains skipper Stan Schreyer.

All quiet on the water (1,021 Days Ago)
The first glimpse of Lake Starnberg on the opening day of competition reveals smooth water and little wind. Sailors are on site prepping their kit for the opening races, which are still scheduled to start at 10am

Practice Race 1 (1,022 Days Ago)
Finishing places as follows:
1 Offshore Challenges Sailing Team
2 Holmatro
3 Basilica
4 Volvo Ocean Race

Sizing up the competition (1,022 Days Ago)
Practice racing is underway with a course set just off the promenade. All boats are on the pace, finishing within two minutes with each other.

All boats in the water (1,022 Days Ago)
This afternoon the last two Extreme 40s, Team 'SLAM' Denmark and Tommy Hilfiger were craned in. Local residents are already lining the banks of Lake Starnberg, catching a first glimpse of the boats in action.

ALL STARTS TOMORROW (1,023 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger and Team 'Slam' Denmark are nearly in the water. Offshore Challenges Sailing Team are putting a few practice laps in on the lake. Basilica, Holmatro and Volvo Ocean Race crews are taking a bit of time out before tomorrow's race action commences at 14h00 local...

Then there were six! (1,023 Days Ago)
All six competing teams have arrived at Lake Starnberg with Team SLAM Denmark arriving late this afternoon.

Practice, practice, practice... (1,023 Days Ago)
Today saw Holmatro, Basilica and the Offshore Challenges Sailing Team putting in some training in fairly light airs.

Arrivals! (1,024 Days Ago)
The Extreme 40s are arriving at Lake Starnberg and the crews are busy putting the 40ft catamarans together in preparation for racing that starts this Friday for the very first event of the iShares Cup 2007 season. Click on links below for all the latest info about the venue and the all important weather!

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