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Dean Barker (TNZ) won the Omega Seamaster Cup
Russel Coutts (Alinghi Challenge) beaten
dimanche 9 juin 2002 –
At 2pm the final ( best of 5 race format) started with a 10 knot wind blowing from SW. The race between Russel Coutts and Dean Barker who are both favourites to reach the finals in the America’s Cup America's Cup #AmericasCup .
The first race that was won by Coutts. The start was a close run affair which remained that way until the second mark when Coutts constricted Barker to make a mistake thus receiving a penalty point. Coutts pure administration was all that was needed to cross the finish line with Barker arriving four seconds behind .
The second race was won by Barker after another close run battle. the numerous public in the specially erected stands for this occasion saw Barker cross the finishing line ahead of his ex skipper.
The third race was very emotional indeed. It finished in a tie, a very rare if not only decision in match racing. Barker and Coutts crossed the finishing line together and the regatta committee after numerous consultations awarded a point to each team.
In the fourth and in the fifth race Dean Barker and his crew always managed very well the weather conditions with the wind that dropped down until 4 knots in the last race, crossing ahead for two times the finish line.
At the price giving the major of Trieste gave to the winners the Trophy and 10 watches Omega Seamaster America’s Cup America's Cup #AmericasCup limited edition.
Information Silvia Berti / http://www.tuttatrieste.it
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