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The crew of the Gladlax finished second in the race after executing a tactical manoeuvre near Koster.Watch While competitors parked in a wind shadow near the island, the Gladlax team maintained speed by sailing further offshore on the outside, successfully avoiding the light air.0:22 The boat maintained high average speeds during the leg from Vedrana to South Koster by flying a spinnaker for the duration of the stretch.0:43 In the final approach, the crew switched to a gennaker, though they noted that a white spinnaker might have offered better performance in the prevailing conditions.0:55 The team established their lead during the initial leg from Rauer toward Storeferder and maintained their position through the final rounding.1:04 Strategic positioning relative to the wind shifts at the southern end of Koster proved decisive in bypassing the stalled fleet.0:31

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