True but remember how much margin BMWO had in race 1 ; how much difference in wind speed and direction do you think A. need to extend their lead to over 400 mtr when 600 mtr behind at the start ?

I think A. is handling their boat better as well. Good choice to go for the small jib and not loose to much height (as the did with the Genoa)

The rest is tactics and luck with weather but that is part of the sail boat race right ?

I'm hoping for a 3rd race ! (against the odds, I admit)

Wouter