From the following article on the Extreme Sailing Series website:
http://www.extremesailingseries.com/news/view/a-relentless-the-wave-muscat-wins-act-5-in-porto#.UfVpn1OoV0o
- Down to the wire and the final double pointer between Alinghi and The Wave, Muscat with both teams now tied on points in the overall Series standing
- Realteam claim first ever podium finish
- Porto delivers the ultimate challenge in Stadium Racing
- Portugal’s most successful Olympic windsurfer João Rodrigues wins NeilPryde Windsurf Racing Series
- Watch how the final race played out here
Act 5 of the Extreme Sailing Series™ in Porto has delivered the ultimate challenge in Stadium Racing for the eight international teams competing this week, with a narrow river, high walls, strong tides, big rocks and gusty winds to contend with. After 30 races it came down to the wire between The Wave, Muscat and Alinghi in the final double pointer with just three points separating two of the most experienced teams on the circuit. Impeccable boat handling from McMillan and a win in the final race – their tenth of the Act - ultimately saw the Omani flagged team claim a deserved win who have been unflappable this week having led the charge since race eight.
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