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Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance sit in second place as they head into the final day of the Princess Sofia Trophy in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The Canadian duo wraps up the Qualifying Series with 36 points, just one point behind leaders Paula Barcelo and Maria Cantero of Spain. Third place is claimed by Germany's Sophie Steinlein and Catherine Bertelheimer, also only one point behind.
On Saturday, the top 10 teams compete in two decisive races. Antonia and Georgia carry their accumulated net points, minus their worst performance, into this crucial phase. The first race kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Toronto time.
Antonia and Georgia express satisfaction with their position, noting the atypical offshore conditions they faced throughout the week. “We’ve managed to be consistent as a team,” they say.
Saturday’s racing format is revamped, featuring two medal races instead of one, giving all top 10 teams a shot at the podium. The forecast suggests a return to the classic Palma sea breeze, promising an exciting finish.
The Princess Sofia Trophy regatta showcases a new format this year, emphasizing the Qualifying and Final Series to determine the ultimate podium finishers.
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