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American Magic Maintains Lead as Alkedo Vitamina Climbs to Second in Galicia52 Super Series Royal Cup

Friday’s double win elevated Alkedo Vitamina to second place ahead of Saturday’s races that will decide the Galicia52 Super Series Royal Cup champion.

La flota despliega
sus spinnakers,
con Rande al fondo. 
|  Jacobo Bastos
La flota, en la salida de una
 de las regatas de ayer. 
|  Jacobo Bastos
El American Magic,
en plena competición. 
|  Lalo R. Villar
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Overview

  • American Magic Quantum Racing holds a narrow overall lead after eight regattas despite a premature start penalty and other tactical errors
  • Alkedo Vitamina surged from fourth to second place by winning both Friday races under the direction of Pablo Torrado and Andrea Lacorte
  • Platoon Aviation remains a strong contender in third with consistent finishes and a season-first victory earlier in the week
  • Shifting winds up to 18 knots, intermittent fog and choppy seas around the Cíes Islands have tested navigation software and crew coordination
  • The Monte Real Club de Yates–organized event wraps up with two decisive races Saturday afternoon to crown the Galicia52 Super Series Royal Cup champion