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Day two of the 2026 Santa Maria Cup sees Sweden's Anna Östling and Martina Carlsson surge up the leaderboard, intensifying the race for the semi-finals. This pivotal day reveals how close the competition is, with teams separated by just a few wins as they vie for a top-four position.
Anna Östling and Team Wings dominate, achieving a perfect five wins out of five races. Meanwhile, Martina Carlsson's Beyond Racing Team also shines, notching five victories from six starts, moving them closer to semi-final contention. Defending champion Allie Blecher and Team Baam maintain their strong showing with four wins, remaining in the hunt after leading the first round-robin stage.
Racing unfolds in Annapolis under challenging conditions, with a light southerly breeze testing crews through shifting winds. Dutch debutants, Julia Aartsen and Team Out of the Box, record four wins from five races, further solidifying their position as strong contenders.
Carlsson expresses satisfaction with her team's turnaround after an initial struggle, optimistic about securing enough points for a semi-final spot. With Friday's racing crucial for advancing, the stakes are high as teams aim to keep their title hopes alive. The final round-robin races set the stage for an electrifying conclusion.
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