Alinghi sneak ahead

On the final day of racing for the D35s at the HP Cup Reserve

For the second day of racing in the HP Cup Reserve, the 10 Decision 35 crews benefited from perfect conditions - sunshine and a southwesterly wind of up to 10 knots in the early afternoon on Lake Geneva.

The race organisers took advantage of the conditions to hold racing, despite the presence of many boats on the water who were creating an ireegular chop not making it easy for the D35 helms.

In these circumstances it was once again Alinghi that was able to succeed putting a litte more distance over her competitors in the overall standings. Winner of one races and following this up with a second and two third places, the D35 of Ernesto Bertarelli rose from fourth place yesterday and into first position and winner of the HP Cup Reserve.

Guy de Picciotto's Too Zen was also one of the big winners this weekend. Winning three out of eight races the boat skippered by Stève Ravussin has demonstrated to be a serious competitor taking victory in today's final race.

At the end of this weekend of racing, the most majorchange in the overall leaderboard has been that of Foncia, now into second place. Among the top five in all the races, the boat helmed by Alain Gautier, has shown her true potential this weekend.

The D35s reconvene next weekend in Versoix for the Grand Prix Romandie.com.

Final results: HP Cup La Réserve :

1. SUI 1 – Alinghi 19pts
2. SUI 5 - Foncia 20pts
3. SUI 4 – Zen Too 22pts
4. SUI 5 – Cadence 26pts
5. SUI 9 – Smart Home 30pts
6. SUI 2 – Okalys 35pts
7. SUI 3 – Julius Baer 42pts
8. SUI 8 – Romandie.com 53pts
9. SUI 10 - Ladycat 55pts
10. SUI 7 – Zebra 7 57pts

Overall results - Challenge Julius Baer :

1. SUI 1 - Alinghi 6pts
2. SUI 5 – Foncia 13pts
3. SUI 4 – Zen Too 14pts
4. SUI 2 – Okalys 17pts
5. SUI 6 – Cadence 17pts
6. SUI 7 – Zebra 7 21pts
7. SUI 10 – Ladycat 22pts
8. SUI 3 – Julius Baer 24pts
9. SUI 9 - Smart Home 24pts
10. SUI 8 - Romandie.com 30pts

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