Extreme 40s Day 2 - Big breeze and big action



7:19 PM Sun 10 Oct 2010 GMT
'Red Bull on Day 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series Almeria' Paul Wyeth / OC Events Click Here to view large photo
The second day of the final round of the 2010 Extreme Sailing SeriesT in Almeria delivered exactly what it says on the tin. Extreme racing, on the limit of control, with an abundance of thrills and spills. The thousands of Spanish public who flocked to the race village today were enthralled as the boats flew past within touching distance of the stadium walls: 'It was unbelievable, the crowds give you a real buzz, it's fantastic,' said Dean Barker, Emirates Team New Zealand skipper. A consistent 20+ knots of breeze saw the Extreme 40s 'fly' along at boat speeds in excess ...


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