GC32 Racing Tour
First held2014 (2014)
OrganizerGC32 Racing
ClassesGC32 (2014–present)
ChampionsRealteam (2017)
Websitewww.gc32racingtour.com

GC32 Racing Tour is a southern European-centered sailing boat circuit for GC32 one design foiling catamarans. It attracts both private owner-driven teams and those that are commercially-backed.[1]

History

The aim of the circuit is to provide the 'best foiling catamaran experience' for its participants. This includes visiting venues known to provide optimum wind conditions for foiling and race courses large enough to enable the boats to hit maximum speeds. The GC32 Racing Tour has several features in common with the 34th and 35th America's Cup in that it uses foiling catamarans and a similar race format which often includes reaching (rather than upwind) starts.

The circuit comprises five events. At each event and for the overall championship, prizes are awarded for the overall winner as well as the top 'owner-driver'. GC32 Racing Tour events also include the Anonimo Speed Challenge in which teams try to sail the fastest over a course that comprises two reaching legs with a gybe in between.

Events

2016 GC32 Racing Tour

  • 26–29 May: GC32 Riva Cup / Riva del Garda, Italy
  • 7–10 July: GC32 Malcesine Cup
  • 3–6 August: 35 Copa del Rey MAPFRE / Palma de Mallorca, Spain
  • 22–25 September: La Reserva The Sotogrande
  • 13–16 October: Marseille One Design

2017 GC32 Racing Tour

  • 11–14 May: GC32 Riva Cup / Riva del Garda, Italy
  • 28 June - 1 July: GC32 Villasimius Cup / Villasimius, Sardinia, Italy
  • 2–5 August: 36 Copa del Rey MAPFRE / Palma de Mallorca, Spain
  • 13–16 September: GC32 Orezza Corsica Cup / Corsica, France
  • 12–15 October: Marseille One Design / Marseille, France

2018 GC32 Racing Tour

2019 GC32 Racing Tour

  • 22–26 May: Villasimius Cup / Villasimius, Sardinia, Italy
  • 26–30 June: GC32 World Championship / Lagos, Portugal
  • 31 July - 4 August: 38 Copa del Rey MAPFRE / Palma de Mallorca, Spain
  • 11–15 September: GC32 Riva Cup / Riva del Garda, Italy
  • 6–10 November: GC32 Oman Cup / Muscat, Oman

2020 GC32 Racing Tour

  • 25–29 March: GC32 Oman Cup / Muscat, Oman (Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic)
  • 27–31 May: GC32 Riva Cup / Riva del Garda, Italy
  • 24–28 June: GC32 Lagos Cup / Lagos, Portugal
  • 16–20 September: GC32 World Championship / Villasimius, Sardinia, Italy
  • 21–25 October: GC32 Season Finale / Location TBA

Results

2017 Results

Rank Team Total Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 Event 5
1 Realteam 10 1 2 3 1 3
2 Argo 16 4 1 2 2 7
3 Mamma Aiuto! 17 6 3 1 5 2
4 Team ENGIE 24 3 5 7 3 6
5 Malizia - Yacht Club de Monaco 25 7 6 4 4 4
6 Zoulou 34 10 10 6 7 1
7 I'M Racing Movistar 34 5 4 5 10 10
8 ARMIN STROM Sailing Team 38 2 7 9 10 10
9 .film Racing 39 10 10 8 6 5

2019 Results

RankTeamTotalEvent 1Event 2Event 3Event 4Event 5
1Alinghi721211
2Oman Air1012124
3Red Bull Sailing Team1634333
4ZouLou1945442
5Argo2653DNC/756
6Black Star Sailing Team2866565

References

  1. "GC32 Racing Tour - Home - find out about the original GC32 foiling circuit". GC32 Racing Tour. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
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