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As the wind built rapidly from 13 knots at the start to 26 knots, ''the breeze was getting into the 30 knot range and these boats are a serious handful over 25,'' said Perini. He was happy and relieved to have come through the race unscathed. ''It's a real buzz sailing downwind in that stuff. Getting the boats up and sizzling in those waves is really good. But the gybes are a bit scary - I'm sure every owner would say the same thing''.
Vincenzo Onorato, owner of Mascalzone Latino, described today as ''the best race of the year'', after recovering from a restart to score fourth.
A protest by Venom against Ichi Ban, was dismissed by the jury, so Matt Allen's boat retained a 14th place to add to her two victories from yesterday. Ichi Ban now holds 2nd place overall with 16 points.
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Rolex Farr 40 Worlds 2005 - Provisional Results after Day 2 (Top Ten)
Pos, Yacht Name, Country, Skipper
1) Evolution, AUS, Richard Perini
2) Ichi Ban, AUS, Matt Allen
3) Morning Glory, GER, Hasso Plattner
4) Mascalzone Latino, ITA, Vincenzo Onorato
5) Team Shockwave, AUS, Neville Crichton
6) Kokomo, AUS, Lang Walker
7) TWT , ITA, Marco Rodolfi
8) Emotional Hooligan, AUS, Marcus Blackmore
9) Southern Star, AUS, John Calvert-Jones
10) Nerone, ITA, Massimo Mezzaroma/Antonio Sodo Migliori
11) Norwegian Steam, NOR, Eivind Astrup
