James
Spithill won the Trombini Challenge (07/04/04) (source
: Site
officiel)
James Spithill of Luna Rossa defeated by 3-1 Roy
Heiner and joined sailing legends Peter and Magnus
Holmberg as a two time winner in the history of
the Roberto Trombini Challenge Trophy.
Heiner won the first race and Spithill the second
one. In the third match, it was Spithill’s
turn to get a penalty in the pre-start. However,
the Australian skipper was able to take the lead
and slowly extend it throughout the race. In the
fourth and crucial match, Spithill took command,
winning the start, and sailed a clean, controlled
race.
Earlier in the day, James Spithill was able to beat
3-1 the danish Lars Norbjaerg who was defeated by
Ian Williams in the petit final two races to one.
Finals results
Spithill def. Heiner 3-1
Williams def. Nordbjaerg 2-1
