Virtual Eye: Nigamost 7 amazing recovery in race 8 of Audi MedCup



10:44 PM Fri 24 Jul 2009 GMT
'Matador (center) of the line) is just over at the start, along with Bigamist 7 which was almost a boatlength over at the Committee boat end in Race 8.' ARL Media Click Here to view large photo

Bigamist 7 made an amazing recovery in Race 8 of the Audi MedCup being staged in Sardinia.

Using Virtual Eye we are able to see her jump the start and be recalled, and then climb back to be second at the weather mark for the first time.

She clung to Emirates Team NZ for the next two legs, getting through the New Zealanders mid-way up the second beat, and then held off a two boat attack to ease away for a comfortable win.

Matdor and Bigamist 7 return to be a long way behind the fleet
Matdor and Bigamist 7 return to be a long way behind the fleet - ARL Media Click Here to view large photo



At the first mark Matador has recovered and is in second place in the starboard tack lineup
At the first mark Matador has recovered and is in second place in the starboard tack lineup - ARL Media Click Here to view large photo



Back of fleet luffing incident around Mark 1, while Emirates Team NZ lead.
Back of fleet luffing incident around Mark 1, while Emirates Team NZ lead. - ARL Media Click Here to view large photo




Matador defends from Emiartes Team NZ and Bribon as the leaders approach the finish line at the end of Race 8

Matador defends from Emiartes Team NZ and Bribon as the leaders approach the finish line at the end of Race 8 - ARL Media Click Here to view large photo




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