Russell's and Julien's feedback about the RC44 during the Dubai Match Race Challenge

Photo (c) Max Ranchi

Russell's Feedback

The recently completed Dubai Match Race was the first race between RC 44 boats and as such was the first opportunity to see how Andrej Justin's and my creation would perform under hard racing conditions. Without question the boat performed fantastically. It looks great in pictures, sails fast and provided an excellent physical test for the teams. The boats were able to accommodate an umpire and cameraman onboard which simplified the regatta logistics and costs. The umpires did not use their usual follow boat and made their decisions by verbally informing the teams. I must say that I liked the simplicity. We were able to use just one (red) flag which indicated a penalty to those watching the race...........

Russell Coutts

Structural design by AMS. www.ams-italia.it

Julien's view

The very first goal of having two brand new RC 44 competing in Dubai was to promote the class and in this regard, the Dubai Match Race Challenge has been an amazing success.

But on top of that, any sailor interested in high-technologies and design will easily understand the value of having two top level teams pushing the boats to their limits...........

Julien di Biase

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