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Amongst those teams are Simon Strauss's Sevenstar SLAM, with two-time Melges 24 World Champion Bill Hardesty on tactics. "We've finally found our upwind groove," said New York-based Strauss. "We're still a bit off the pace downwind, but upwind, we're blazing fast." His team started the regatta with a 24, 14, 19 scoreline, but since that point they've grabbed 2,4,5 in the last three races to jump from 38th position all the way to 17th place. Strauss helmed Sevenstar SLAM to nearly a wire-to-wire victory during race 5 yesterday, but the incredibly fast Joe Fly overtook Strauss's team less than 400 meters before the finish to win by less than five seconds. Joe Fly is also recovering from a rough start with a 22,27 on Sunday, yet since then they've seen only single-digit finished and have moved into 15th place, just within striking distance of the leaders FINAL STAGE BEGINS Race 6 marks two important milestones for the fleets: First, it means that each team can drop its worst score, and second, it marks the point where the top 58 boats are split off into the Gold fleet, while the rest will race in the less prestigious Silver fleet. Middle-pack teams are currently awaiting the results of pending morning protests to find out whether they are sailing against the best, or just racing for second-best when they get back on the water this afternoon. With the breeze forecast to remain strong for at least another two days, there should be some serious excitement on the course. For more information about the 2008 Volvo Melges 24 World Championship, visit www.melges24worlds2008.com. ABOUT SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT As the first and most specialized motor and sailing yacht shipping specialist, Sevenstar Yacht Transport offers trouble-free shipping for yachts of any size. Sevenstar's network of experienced carriers, loadmasters, and crews work with the best equipment to ensure minimum risk to client's yachts enroute to a virtually unlimited choice of destinations. Headquartered in Holland, at the heart of the global yacht building industry, Sevenstar staff understand the unique requirements of yacht owners and their vessels, from the family cruising yacht to the largest round-the-world racing multihulls to production motor yachts. - whether they are family cruisers, round-the-world racing multihulls, or production motor yachts. Sailing schedules and detailed information about Sevenstar's services can be found at www.sevenstar.nl. Immediate questions can be addressed to our staff at info@sevenstar.nl or +31(0)20 448 8590. ABOUT SLAM Founded in 1979, SLAM is Italy's leading manufacturer of technical sailing apparel and a significant player in the sportswear sector with collections for men, women and children. While holding firmly to its tradition and passion for sailing, SLAM continues to set new ambitious goals for itself. SLAM's collections are characterized by innovation, technology and Italian style. Working in sync with universities and leading manufacturers of textile fibres, SLAM continues to research innovative fabrics and assembly techniques that are opening new frontiers in the world of clothing. Clinical studies have proven that fabrics that are more breathable, lighter and possess thermo-Perhaps more significant in today's world than the presence of more conventional regulating properties reduce fatigue and, as a consequence, enhance athletic performance. For high-resolution images or to learn more about Sevenstar SLAM Racing, visit www.sevenstarslam.com. Media inquiries and image requests should be directed to Media Officer Alan Block at alan@blocksail.com or +1 248 563 0657. ABOUT MKFOTOS MKFotos.com is a professional photography service, specializing in destination wedding and event photography. Based out of Charleston, South Carolina, they are available for worldwide travel. The company's founder is a well traveled photographer with years of experience, fluent in Spanish, German, and Polish. ABOUT VELOCITEK The Velocitek SC-1 GPS Race Computer is a powerful training tool that can make you a better sailor and help you win races. It gives you all the information you need to trim for optimal VMG (Velocity Made Good) and make sound tactical decisions, combining a GPS speedometer/VMG sensor with a compass, timer, start line proximity meter and data logger. Team Sevenstar SLAM Press Officer Alan Block |
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