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Live Ocean Racing finish 5th overall in ETF26 Series - Quiberon event

by Jodie Bakewell-White, Live Ocean 4 Jun 2023 05:00 BST 9 April 2023
Live Ocean Racing - ETF26 - Raid Quiberon - Day 4 - June 2023 © Live Ocean Racing

The Live Ocean Racing team has finished Raid Quiberon fifth overall after a fifth place in the long-distance raid race sailed on the final day in France.

Led by Liv Mackay the OMEGA backed Live Ocean Racing team this week included Alex Maloney, Seb Menzies and Serena Woodall, with Andre Vandam and George Lee Rush alongside in support.

Alex Maloney describes the weather for the final day - “The raid today was in similar conditions starting with some beautiful breeze and then slowly dying as the day went on.”

Serena Woodall says, “It was really awesome to go out and sail around the Bay of Quiberon. We had a great day on the water. There was lots of lead changes and overtakes, and opportunity out there.”

Liv Mackay reflects on the regatta and looks ahead with excitement; “There’s always highlights during the week – even if it was pretty challenging there were a lot of good moments from the team. We got a race win so that’s definitely a positive, and we’re feeling pretty fast… so we’re excited for the rest of the season.”

Raid Quiberon is the second of five regattas that make up the 2023 series for these fast-paced foiling catamarans. The next event in the ETF26 SERIES is set for June 28 – July 1 at Foiling Week in Lake Garda, Italy.

Live Ocean Racing – Raid Quiberon Overall result: 5th

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The 2023 ETF26 SERIES will comprise of five European based events;

  • Spi Ouest-France / April 7 to 10, 2023 / La Trinité sur Mer (France)
  • Raid Quiberon / May 31 to June 3, 2023 / Quiberon (France)
  • Foiling Week / June 28 to July 1, 2023 / Lac de Garde (Italy)
  • Grand Pavois La Rochelle Foiling Event / September 20 to 23, 2023 / La Rochelle (France)
  • Grand Prix Foiling Mar Menor / October 4 to 7, 2023 / Los Alcazares (Spain)

About Live Ocean Racing

Live Ocean Racing is a New Zealand racing team committed to action for the ocean. Established by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, Live Ocean Racing will bring together a talented and diverse team to compete at the highest level. With innovation and purpose baked into our DNA, we race on and for the ocean.

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