SailGP in Denmark: Kiwis outclass the competition

With a masterly performance to victory: "Pistol Pete" is back

It had taken helmsman Pete Burling and his successful team about a year after entering the SailGP to catch up with the top teams. Now, after their victory in Plymouth a few weeks ago, they have delivered another masterly performance. With a hat-trick of fleet races, the New Zealanders entered the decisive triple race of the three best teams. In the final, the New Zealanders defeated Quentin Delapierre's strong French team and the co-favoured home team from Denmark. The lead at the finish: 25 seconds.

Peter Burling: "The race is easy when you're in the lead at the first marker"

The final was a fast and furious race, with all three boats achieving 100% flying time throughout the race. Burling said after the success that "good opportunities" at the start of the race had led to "all the time and space in the world". In fact, he had skilfully spoilt the start for the Danes and then also outpaced the French. Burling pointed out that his team's exemplary starts had contributed significantly to their dominance on this compact sailing Saturday. "Racing is easy when you are in the lead at the first mark," he was not the only one who knew, adding that it was "amazing to see the team now coming together and winning four races in a row".

Nicolai Sehested: "The Kiwis look fast this weekend"

The beaten Nicolai Sehested had announced before the final that he would be taking a full risk at the start: "The Kiwis look fast this weekend. So yes: we have to start with a high risk. We will give it our all!" It wasn't enough to win the SailGP for the first time, but it was enough to reach the final for the second time in a row. As a result, the Danes moved up to third place in the season rankings behind the Australians, who continue to lead, and the second-placed New Zealanders. The French with helmsman Quentin Delapierre also made a strong impression, beating Australia on equal points in the battle for a place in the final. It was Delapierre's first victory since taking over the helm of the team. Click here for a summary of the only race day at the SailGP in Copenhagen.

Only the winners collect the record prize money of one million US dollars at the end of the season

For the first time in six regattas, exceptional sailor Tom Slingsby and the Australian SailGP team had to come to terms with finishing a regatta without taking part in the final. Fourth place after three fleet races was just not enough to make it into the top three teams in the Rockwool SailGP in Copenhagen. Click here for the Season standings after four of eleven summit meetings in the professional league, at the end of the season only the winners collect a record prize money of one million US dollars.

Comeback for Nathan Outteridge: now in the same boat as the Swiss in the SailGP

The Brits were unlucky in Copenhagen. Sir Ben Ainslie's team collided with an uncharted underwater rock just outside the course limits during training. The boat could not be repaired in time. The starboard rudder, starboard foil and guide box were so damaged that not even the slack day could help. "Every team has moments like this sometimes. The teams that keep their heads up are the ones that get stronger as a result," said a combative Ben Ainslie. The British team slipped back to fifth place in the season rankings behind Canada as a result of the non-combat. They are followed by France, America, Switzerland and the Spaniards, who have hardly been able to get back on track since their former helmsman Phil Robertson switched to Canada. The Swiss, on the other hand, have been able to improve slightly. This is also due to the fact that none other than Nathan Outteridge is back in the game. He is currently acting as a consultant and second helmsman for the Swiss. With places 7, 7 and 5, the Swiss have not yet achieved a breakthrough in the field of nine teams, but have at least shown an upward trend.