Sailing has its own World Cup, finally! Like football in 1930 and rugby in 1987, the SSL Gold Cup is designed to crown the best sailing nation of all! The World Top 56 countries, selected on their SSL Nation ranking, will battle their way through to raise the coveted and only Sailing World Cup trophy.
Light wind sailing is tense at the best of times, but the high stakes of the SSL Gold Cup – with the title of World Champion of Sailing Nations on the line – the tension ramps up to a whole new level.
The sailors were confronted with a big swell coming in from the south, which proved a real challenge for the teams, requiring huge skill to keep the SSL 47 yachts at top speed over the waves.
The form guide may not have been written in yesterday's tricky and light conditions, but getting points on the board early is great for morale. Nerves may be shredded now, but the teams will need to be razor sharp for today's racing.
Follow us LIVE each day as we present you with all the latest SSL Gold Cup news from on and off the water:
Full Report from the 1st day of the 1/8 Finals: NERVES OF STEEL IN THE 1/8 FINALS SSL GOLD CUP AT GRAN CANARIA – SSL Gold Cup (ssl-goldcup.com)
https://ssl-goldcup.com/nerves-of-steel-in-the-1-8-finals-ssl-gold-cup-at-gran-canaria/
Find Full Results here – Results – SSL Gold Cup (ssl-goldcup.com)
https://ssl-goldcup.com/results/
Join us, today, Wednesday 22nd November at 10.30am local time for the 2nd day of the 1/8 Finals of the SSL Gold Cup Finals series, the football world cup of sailing!
Text & Photo Credtis: SSL Gold Cup & Martina Orsini
Please find the daily Youtube & RTMP links below:
Youtube: LIVE – DAY 2 – 1/8 FINALS
