“Being Spanish is no longer an excuse, it’s a responsibility”.that famous saying pau gasolThis was the slogan of Nike’s campaign 15 years ago. Can be seen on a wall at the Spanish SailGP team base in Cadiz Less than 24 hours had passed since I entered the competition for the first time. By the way, yesterday was a coming and going base with people constantly visiting to get up close and personal with the flying catamarans (their speed is close to 100 km/h) and, most importantly, with the sailors.
This motto has been with them since the end of July and especially since the Los Angeles Grand Prix.This seemed to work, because they made it to the podium, and then, In Saint-Tropez they finished third. However, that’s not the only inspiring phrase they read every day at the base. There are also quotes from another great figure in our sport, like Rafael Nadal (“When you want something high-intensity, no sacrifice is too big”), or from a basketball legend, like Michael ·Jordan (“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships”).
“They are three very well-known figures in the history of sport who played protagonists in incredible moments. They inspired us a lot and we identify with a phrase every day,” he admitted. Nicole van der Velden The strategist of the Spanish team. “We knew after L.A. We can beat any legend that competes here” the team strategist said with a smile as he squinted at the writing on the wall.
They are three big figures in the history of sports and have given us a lot of inspiration.
There is a girl next to me who writes They premiered the mural in Cadiz. Anyone visiting the Spanish base can leave a message for the team That information will carry them through the remaining eight games of the season.
The Roosters promise to go all out in Cadiz
“For us, this weekend is the most special. Nothing can compare to Cadiz, this is the Grand Prix with the strongest drive from fans and will give us two hundred percent.We arrive with the confidence of performing well We’ll give up our skin to make it happen. There will be light winds but choppy conditions. We’re not competing with the new configuration in these types of conditions, but we have a good analysis of the previous configuration,” he explained. Diego BotinSpanish team driver.
Playing at home is an extra motivation for everyone, although it also means more pressure. “As elite athletes we’re used to it. I don’t feel it any more than other times, but it’s special to see people supporting us,” he admitted. Joan Cardona, Tokyo 2020 Finn Olympic bronze medalist, is also the team’s tactician and grinder. “We arrived at a good time and finished third overall. Cadiz has never been kind to us and we really want to get rid of this thorn. I hope to get on the podium here and win the race. ” he added.
Diego Botin (pilot), Florian Trittle (wing trimmer), Joel Rodriguez (flight controller), Joan Cardona (tactical/grinder), Bell Nardo Freitas and Stuart Dodson (Grinder) along with Nicole van der Velden (Strategist) will make up the Spanish line-up seeking a third podium finish of the season and achieved its first victory in Cadiz, where SailGP organized for the first time a water event powered by 100% clean energy. Games will start at 3:30pm today and tomorrow.
new zealand return
Emirates UK, which is joint second in the table with Spain, is aiming for a third straight win this season. No other team in the U.S. has been able to pull this off in Game 2.
In Cadiz, the field will once again consist of 10 teams. New Zealand return after folding wings in St Tropez Due to structural failure and Taranto missing. “We’re excited to be back. “We know we have to play really well to get back to the top,” he said. Peter Berlindriver of the “kiwi” team.
Team New Zealand’s wing breaks off after day’s end of French Sailing Grand Prix in Saint-Tropez