Corum - SUI-2 Okalys-Corum, second over the podium | Planet FunctionsPress release
SUI-1 Crew Alinghi with Corum trophy, and Antonio Calce, Corum CEO (correct)
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The 2009 version showed the many indications of becoming an exceedingly close-fought race in perspective with the prestigious array of sailors this season along with the number of contestants : 12 for three areas to the podium ; the extend of drinking water on Lake Leman was really the scene of amazing comings and goings that built people today maintain their breath. Following 3 successive victories, the OKALYS-CORUM staff gained 2nd spot. With 2 boats this yr, the ALINGHI crew on SUI-1 landed 1st place to the podium.Assessment with the 3 days of racing (results from the races taken with the Grand Chelem releases)Friday 8th Might 2009OKALYS-CORUM won the one leg in the day's race.Twelve D35 to the starting line before midday with a wind of 15 to 20 knots. Whilst Steve Ravussin on board Veltigroup designed a strong start off, it had been last but not least OKALYS-CORUM that received the primary spherical with merely a 5-metre direct on Zen Too of Dude de Picciotto in 2nd area. Banque Populaire closed the sailing of the to start with day.Saturday 9th May perhaps 2009Alinghi SUI-1 and OKALYS-CORUM won each and every on the 1st a few legs of your next day on the CORUM Grand Prix.Because of the wind ailments, the first departure couldn't be provided till three pm.A first leg, dominated by Smarthome of Christian Michel, was started ahead of staying cancelled because of instability and absence of wind. The second leg was gained by OKALYS-CORUM of Nicolas Grange, propelling the staff into the head of your in general classification. Alinghi SUI-1 led by Ernesto Bertarelli gained the 3rd and final round with the working day, positioned just in advance of Ladycat of Dona Bertarelli Spaeth and Veltigroup of Marco Simeoni.Sunday 10th Might 2009Alinghi SUI-1 arrived out winner with the CORUM Grand Prix soon after preventing OKALYS-CORUM approximately the last leg.Following two times of regatta, OKALYS-CORUM was foremost the dance by 1 stage. The last two legs on the day thoroughly transformed your entire classification. In overall, the twelve D35 could have raced 6 legs.A first leg received by OKALYS-CORUM, of Nicolas Grange was released at one.forty five pm which has a wind of in between 5 and 10 knots. Alinghi SU-1 was in 2nd location . The next and ultimate leg of your working day was decisive and was received by Alinghi SUI-1. This victory brought the first place while in the Grand Prix to Alinghi SUI-1.OKALYS-CORUM of Nicolas Grange only just completed in next area. This group, that has not adjusted for four decades, reveals that experience of your D35 and understanding of your stretch of water are of prime worth. On 3rd position to the podium was Julius-Baer that were bolstered by 4 customers from the Courrier Dunkerk workforce in a very Mumm 30.
SUI-2 Workforce Okalys-Corum
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Normal classification on the CORUM Grand-Prix1. SUI-1 Alinghi SUI-1 13pts2. SUI-2 OKALYS-CORUM 16pts3. SUI-3 Julius-Baer 18pts4. SUI-5 Foncia 21pts5. SUI-4 Zen Way too 22pts6. SUI-6 Alinghi SUI 6 24pts7. SUI-11 Veltigroup 28pts8. SUI-10 Ladycat 32pts9. SUI-7 Zebra 7 37pts10. SUI-9 Smarthome 39pts11. SUI-12 Banque Populaire 39pts12. SUI-8 Romandie.com 58ptsThe results of this CORUM Grand Prix displays the teams' strengths, the two amateurs and industry experts, which had been honed via many years of working experience creating this a extremely exhilarating opposition. The oceanic sailors who also participated in the circuit additional a beneficial global visibility to this occasion, contributing into the D35 fleet a fame that extends properly past our frontiers.Summary in the record of the partnershipConfirming its attachment to your world of sailing, CORUM proceeds its record and reinforces its existence within the arena of nautical sponsoring. Marking a nautical double, the CORUM replica watchmaking manufacturer, joined forces with the prestigious and profitable OKALYS-CORUM group and lent its identify to your Geneva Grand Prix; a historical past which earlier mentioned all tells of your meeting of passionate men and women.Creating a long-term partnership, the replica watchmaking brand name has signed a deal for 3 many years and plans to make excellent strides while in the self-control.To commemorate this new problem, CORUM has made a tailor made trophy for your event. Antonio Calce, CORUM CEO presented it to Ernesto Bertarelli's team, which was the primary winner from the CORUM Grand Prix trophy. The names of all winners might be engraved on it, inside the order of their victories.Given that the Grand Prix's official partner, CORUM is running up its replica watchmaking colours and lending its precision to seafaring timepieces and chronographs. CORUM rewarded the successful staff which has a titanium Admiral's Cup Black Hull forty eight replica watch replica watch , the brand's legendary model famed for its dodecagonal bezel in addition to a dial decorated with nautical pennants. This model will symbolize the 2 partnerships by becoming the formal replica watch in the CORUM Grand Prix as well as the OKALYS-CORUM crew.Admiral's Cup Black HullSuggested retail value, all taxes integrated: CHF nine,350 / Euro 6,
a hundred and fifty / US$ eight,000Available beginning Might 2009 at approved points of sale. Team Okalys-Corum: Nicolas Grange, Loïc Perron, Antonio Calce, Fabrice Froesch, Damien Cardenoso, Eric Monnin and Andrew Graham
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Chief Government Officer of CORUM, Antonio Calce claimed:"Although the planet today is generally business-driven, it's got no indicating devoid of the gatherings that mark our lives. Now, legitimate values are back again, founded on human relationships. Record has normally marked its significant ways with people today. And it can be exactly these folks, their values, beliefs, determination and cohesion that sporting competitions this sort of as the JULIUS BAER Problem and its many races honour. For 4 yrs, CORUM has long been going through a means of repositioning and reconstruction. It truly is by way of the mixed endeavours of a team, now composed of about one hundred sixty men and women, this problem is received. CORUM regained its exceptional model positioning determined by a group of 150 items created in limited edition or minimal manufacturing. Because its institution the manufacturer has shared a passion with the sailing globe, a enthusiasm that has been conveyed by the founding people and afterwards with the model alone. Several days back I was pleased to navigate along with the OKALYS-CORUM team, what strength, what a human dimension, a mix of simplicity and grandeur, reserve and tenacity, tactical relaxed and inner power. It was genuinely an incredible encounter that profoundly touched me. The staff is in ideal harmony along with the CORUM credo : « Where there exists enthusiasm, great achievements are within reach ». Currently, it really is a fantastic sensation to share this victory ; a reward for each one that has contributed to this project in addition to a way for every CORUM worker to establish with it; a wind of power and drive and that is extremely effective inside a duration of economic complications."The impressions of your OKALYS-CORUM crew after the race Nicolas Grange, proprietor, skipper and helmsman"This 2009 year of your JULIUS BAER Challenge was certain being amazing thanks to your wide range of seafarers who ended up signed up; every one of the finest names in sailing are present. For OKALYS-CORUM, it had been crucial to not miss this first CORUM Grand Prix, so as get off to your very good begin in this particular championship where by all the groups have designed up their strength through the winter season. It was hard to place ourselves towards the competitiveness although we ended up self-confident thanks for the coherence of our team and a completely organized boat. We quickly recognized that our preparing was appropriate and that we could depend on an excellent velocity whatsoever paces and in all wind ailments. With three successful legs out of 6, we've been very pleased of this outcome and, while we skipped the final victory by a hair, OKALYS-CORUM will certainly be on board for that 2009 season. I would love to thank my crew for its whole-hearted determination and famous staff spirit (Loïck Peyron, Eric Monnin, Damien Cardenoso, Andrew Graham and Fabien Froesch).I might also like to thank CORUM for his or her assist through this wonderful weekend, and we are desperate to be again over the water in a fortnight with the 2nd phase of our championship."Eric Monnin, tactician "Although at the time I had been quite dissatisfied, I will hold unbelievable reminiscences of this weekend. 12 boats on the extend of water generate a surprising change, as the regattas are very restricted, the speed is much more rapidly and we experience all the more challenged by our opponents".Damien Cardenoso, trimmer"A superb weekend! The rise with the fleet to twelve boats along with the volume of professionalism reached this season have as envisioned added spice into the Choice 35 races. The first legs from the championship run in extreme disorders ended up entire of thrills and allowed us to evaluate up versus the levels of competition. And in some cases when there is somewhat disappointment as we missing the first area during the last leg from the Grand Prix; this weekend was a wonderful fight!!"Fabien Froesch, N° 1 "This Grand Prix permitted us to verify the opportunity and expertise we've got on board Okalys - CORUM . We even now will need to operate on our regularity as our results are a very little far too uneven. Despite some annoyance about the past leg (we missing our situation in to start with area) I continue to keep a superb memory of the week-end".Andrew Graham, trimmer"A Grand Prix which correct through the outset sets the rate for the coming yr currently being definitely quite possibly the most thrilling. Our "team spirit" is definitely an example being adopted and can undoubtedly be an essential benefit for that relaxation with the levels of competition. It's really a real enjoyment to sail."Loïck Peyron, helmsman"The OKALYS-CORUM workforce hasn't adjusted for numerous several years which is what makes its power. And that i am content to check out all my French pals through the Bays of Trinite and Lorient who've arrived in Switzerland. 5 a long time ago I used to be the sole French person in the race. Now it can be an Exodus! In D35, the level is enhancing each and every year. We're going to really have a super championship with seasoned specialists as well as the "amateurs" that are becoming fewer and fewer novice."