BMW Oracle Racing won the first German Sailing Grand Prix as United Internet Team Germany had to give up with a broken forestay at the end.

The concluding day of the German Sailing Grand Prix had two fleet and three match races on the schedule, but it went all different.

BMW Oracle Racing could win the first fleet race after another perfect start. Enjoying an early lead, Chris Dickson perfectly covered Jesper Bank. As the race went on BMW Oracle Racing slowly increased their lead to win easily.

The first match race of the day followed and brought the decision of the series. United Internet Team Germany could have regained their Friday night lead and take the series by winning this last duel against BMW Oracle (the points were doubled today).

After a very even start, Jesper Bank appeared to be in a good shape but the forestay suddenly broke while tacking and the last chance of winning the series was gone. The mast didn't come down, but the jib was badly damaged and the German team had to give up racing for the day.

In the second match race Shosholoza could not stop BMW Oracle to take another win. Despite an excellent start to windward of the American boat, Shosholoza could not maintain the good position. Slowly but steadily, BMW Oracle sneaked underneath to take the lead and add another win to their series.

And the second fleet race (sailed without United Internet Team Germany) showed the same scenario: Great start by Shosholoza but another victory to BMW Oracle Racing. The boat speed of USA 71 was clearly dominating and combined with clever sailing, the US-Team took the victory in the first German Sailing Grand Prix.

Results Day 3

Fleet race 1

1. USA 71 6 points
2. GER 72 (0'42'') 4 points
3. RSA 48 (1'58'') 2 point

Match races (12 points a win)

BMW Oracle beat Team Germany (DNF)
BMW Oracle beat Shosholoza (0'31'')
Shosholoza beat Team Germany (DNS)

Fleet race 2
1. USA 71 6 points
2. RSA 48 (0'41'') 4 points
3. GER 72 (DNS) 0 points