Covered in this episode:
How great it was to return to Valencia / memories of America’s Cup events of old / thronged with UK visitors there to see SailGP
The local taxi drivers’ opinions on the size of the crowds
The problems of covering sailing in light winds and the constraints of a broadcast window
Magnus pitching (again) for a trial of windward starts
The perfect positioning of the media centre in Valencia – right at the back of the start box
Light winds didn’t mean poor racing / the benefits of split fleets / the sailors remain ultra competitive
How impressive the F50’s big rigs are to be able toi race in seven knots of breeze
Motorised booster jets yet to be tested
Justin’s experience with Russell Coutts in the press conference
British Olympic medallist John Gimson gets some wheel time for the Swedish team
The Spanish sparkled on Saturday and crashed out on Sunday
How the Italians surprised everyone – including themselves?
A stellar performance in Sunday’s single fleet race from the Americans
Backed up by a smash and grab win in the final
The British were better but not good enough
The Australians had to settle for second, but will have gone home happy
Time to make a decision on the Middle East events
Geneva is up next – will there be any wind?
