Showing posts with label The Wave Muscat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Wave Muscat. Show all posts
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
Extreme Sailing Series update, Leigh McMillan on the new season and new team on the Wave/Muscat
From the following press release/interview with Leigh McMillan of the Wave Muscat team
http://www.extremesailingseries.com/news/view/new-season-new-crew-and-new-horizons-for-mcmillan-in-2014#.UvlxT6_Nvrd
As the opening Act of the 2014 Extreme Sailing Series™ draws near in the vibrant city of Singapore, defending champions The Wave, Muscat from Oman, have taken the opportunity to embark on some pre-season training at the Host Venue - which is set to come alive on 20 February when the fleet begin battle. Skipper Leigh McMillan will inevitably be the man in the spotlight, as he prepares for what he says will be his toughest title fight yet, and the British Olympian has ‘a lot on’ if he wants to secure the Series hatrick in 2014.
We spoke to Leigh ahead of Act 1, Singapore as the 12-boat fleet prepare to enter the stadium in just over one weeks’ time.
Singapore was the only venue you didn’t finish on the podium in 2013, finishing fifth place. Does Singapore concern you more than the other venues?
"No, throughout the season there are some venues that are likely to be more difficult or challenging than others and you have to lower your expectations at these. Singapore is one of these, so we go into the event trying to be as consistent as possible and hoping to be in the fight for a podium finish."
How has the training been in Singapore? How is the dynamic with the new team line-up?
"The training was really good in Singapore. The NSC were hugely hospitable and helpful to our team. We had excellent conditions with a full range of wind strengths. We are really lucky to be able to make the changes and recruit such talented sailors. As a result we have trained hard and gelled very nicely together. I am certain we will have fun racing together again this season."
read more here
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Extreme Sailing Series, Leigh McMillan and the Wave/Muscat team claim victory in the Cardiff event
From the following article on the Extreme Sailing Series website:
http://www.extremesailingseries.com/news/view/the-wave-muscat-clinch-victory-in-cardiff-before-the-biggest-crowds-the-ser#.UhxYkchAp8Q
- Cardiff delivers a master class in Stadium Racing with the biggest crowds the Series has ever witnessed, in excess of 120,000 people - watch the highlight video here
- Tense double-points final race decider with four boats gunning for the podium.
- McMillan claims third consecutive Act win – his fourth this year – to regain the lead on overall Series leaderboard.
- Danish duo SAP Extreme Sailing Team hold off the onslaught from Red Bull Sailing Team to secure their third podium position in 2013.
- Cardiff in brief - A quick fire lowdown on the highlights of an unforgettable Act in Cardiff Bay. Read more here.
In excess of 120,000 people, the biggest crowds the Extreme Sailing Series™ has ever witnessed in its seven-year history, crammed around Cardiff Bay over the four days of the Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 6, Cardiff presented by Land Rover to witness the battle of the Bay first hand. Leigh McMillan’s team were unflappable on the final day, winning three of the seven races and the Omani team will walk away from Wales as champions – and with it regaining an advantage on the overall Series leaderboard. However, despite winning on Welsh waters, McMillan is preparing for the battle for the 2013 Series championship to go all the way to the end of the line: “We're not any more confident after this win, we've got a lot of work on our hands. It's going to be a huge fight all the way to Brazil.”
http://www.extremesailingseries.com/news/view/the-wave-muscat-clinch-victory-in-cardiff-before-the-biggest-crowds-the-ser#.UhxYkchAp8Q
- Cardiff delivers a master class in Stadium Racing with the biggest crowds the Series has ever witnessed, in excess of 120,000 people - watch the highlight video here
- Tense double-points final race decider with four boats gunning for the podium.
- McMillan claims third consecutive Act win – his fourth this year – to regain the lead on overall Series leaderboard.
- Danish duo SAP Extreme Sailing Team hold off the onslaught from Red Bull Sailing Team to secure their third podium position in 2013.
- Cardiff in brief - A quick fire lowdown on the highlights of an unforgettable Act in Cardiff Bay. Read more here.
In excess of 120,000 people, the biggest crowds the Extreme Sailing Series™ has ever witnessed in its seven-year history, crammed around Cardiff Bay over the four days of the Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 6, Cardiff presented by Land Rover to witness the battle of the Bay first hand. Leigh McMillan’s team were unflappable on the final day, winning three of the seven races and the Omani team will walk away from Wales as champions – and with it regaining an advantage on the overall Series leaderboard. However, despite winning on Welsh waters, McMillan is preparing for the battle for the 2013 Series championship to go all the way to the end of the line: “We're not any more confident after this win, we've got a lot of work on our hands. It's going to be a huge fight all the way to Brazil.”
Monday, 29 July 2013
Extreme Sailing Series update, The Wave Muscat claim the victory in Act 5 Porto
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.
read more here
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.
read more here
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