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Izmir Cup 2012Tuesday, November 29, 2011


Again for its fifth edition, the Izmir Cup which was previously the Cap Istanbul traces a route from the Mediterranean to its final stage finish in Izmir, Turkey. The city is an exciting juxtaposition of modern, contemporary business centres, but with a very visible, important historical heritage, Izmir is really a truly multifaceted Turkish city. Located in the north on the Aegean Cost, Turkey's third city benefits from its geographical situation as well as modern port facilities, but so too it is a haven for sailing and boating enthusiasts.


Jacques Vapillon ®

The success of the previous four editions has made the Izmir Cup (ex Cap Istanbul) one of the top sailing solo adventures. The race, which has long since become one of the reference races on the top professional sailors' itineraries, will one more time be the Final race of the French Championship of Solo Offshore Racing.


With five stopovers in four different countries (France, Italy, Greece and Turkey), the Izmir Cup is considered the biggest offshore race in Mediterranean by the skippers, their sponsoring partners, and the press on an international level.


For this fifth edition between 25 and 30 skippers, including top names like François Gabart, Fabien Delahaye, Gildas Morvan, Nicolas Berenger, Erwan Tabarly and Nicolas Lunven, will compete again with the challenge of racing solo across the unpredictable Mediterranean Sea.


The tests: Risk-taking, strategy, relentlessness, courage and team spirit all are required assets in the armoury be succeed in the fifth edition, the Izmir Cup!

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11/29/2011 : Izmir Cup 2012

11/8/2010 : WOW CAP ISTANBUL Organizer, Cumali Varer's statement

10/15/2010 : The grand bazaar

10/14/2010 : From one world to another

10/13/2010 : François Gabart trilogy

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10/13/2010 : Longest day

10/12/2010 : Tough sail in unpredictable waters

10/12/2010 : The fleet departed from Bozcaada at sunrise

10/11/2010 : Will there be war among the top three?

10/10/2010 : Last break before the last leg

10/9/2010 : Gildas Morvan won a major leg

10/9/2010 : Getting the right angle against the wind

10/9/2010 : Nights are tougher than days

10/8/2010 : Anxious looks on tense faces

10/7/2010 : Tough climb in harsh weather

10/5/2010 : Now, it's their turn…

10/4/2010 : A riveting climax

10/4/2010 : The first to reach the finish line: François Gabart

10/4/2010 : Ariadne's thread…

10/3/2010 : Big dilemma on-route to Didim

10/3/2010 : Is 2010 François Gabart's year?

10/2/2010 : A young mother returning to the sea

10/1/2010 : Jonny, Giancarlo, Francisco, Selim and others…

9/30/2010 : Their time to take over

9/30/2010 : The winning threesome

9/30/2010 : The winner of the second leg is Nicolas Lunven (Generali)

9/29/2010 : Last three legs will determine the outcome

9/29/2010 : First to turn Anticythére Island is François Gabart

9/28/2010 : Tempo and harmony in close-hauled sail…

9/28/2010 : The rankings draw closer

9/27/2010 : Scent of rain in the air

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9/26/2010 : Signs of trouble for the second leg

9/25/2010 : Must be destiny…

9/24/2010 : Time for a break in Sicily

9/23/2010 : Hot competition in the last miles

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9/22/2010 : The ranking keeps steady

9/21/2010 : Wind at last…

9/20/2010 : Life is getting tougher at the race

9/20/2010 : Easy ride

9/19/2010 : The art of parabola

9/18/2010 : From Hyéres to Ragussa…

9/17/2010 : The winner of Hyères TPM Trophy is Nicolas Lunven (Generali)

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Rankings
1. : François Gabart
Skipper Macif 2010
2. : Erwan Tabarly
Nacarat
3. : Fabien Delahaye
Port de Caen Ouistreham
4. : Gildas Morvan
Cercle Vert
5. : Nicolas Lunven
Generali
 
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