Palermo-Montecarlo 2022

This proved to be a race where calculated risks yielded significant returns. Weather forecasts had anticipated an area of light winds along the direct course from Palermo to the Bonifacio Strait. Consequently, the fleet split into two factions, each searching for stronger winds, either above or below the primary course. However, Team Alemaro placed its faith in their boat's capacity to navigate smoothly in the lighter winds and chose to adhere to the most direct route. This strategy yielded fruit when we were the first to reach the Bonifacio gate in our class. We held onto the lead nearly up until the finish line. The final 30 miles were fraught with tension as the Alemaro navigated a region of stagnant air, while the trailing fleet capitalized on substantially stronger winds. Despite these challenges, the team secured a strong second place finish in the ORC A group.