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The opening day of racing at the Team Racing World Championship in Stockholm delivered high-octane drama, razor-thin margins, and a relentless test of tactical precision on Swedish waters.
Organisers executed a remarkable logistical operation on the water, unleashing starts every four to five minutes with up to three races running simultaneously—leaving zero room for error across a packed fleet.
The headline spectacle of the day produced arguably the closest finish seen at the regatta so far, as Bermuda went toe-to-toe with the Bahamas in a heart-stopping duel. Bermuda appeared on course for victory, holding a crucial lead with just ten seconds remaining on the final leg. However, a dramatic late push by the Bahamian crew saw them snatch the win right on the line by less than a second.
Despite that agonisingly close finish, Bermuda mounted a highly impressive campaign throughout the remainder of the session. Showing sharp boat handling and excellent tactical awareness in the rapidly shifting conditions, the Bermudian squad racked up vital points across their series.
By the close of play on day one, Bermuda established themselves as firm contenders in the group stage, wrapping up an encouraging opening day with a solid six wins and four losses record.
With momentum firmly built and the squad well-dialled into Stockholm’s tricky venue, Bermuda will look to build on their six-win foundation when round-robin racing resumes on day two.
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