http://navy.org.za/articles/2007/05/04/mixed-success-for-shosholoza en-us 40 The South African Navy & Marine and Coastal Management - Unofficial Site <p>Team Shosholoza has recorded two more points on the Louis Vuitton leader board after a resounding win over Team China as the South Africans continue to give all they can to make the semi-final cut when racing ends on Wednesday next week.</p> <p>Sandra Sarno, wife of Team Shosholoza managing director captain Salvatore Sarno, was on board as "18th man". The team have never lost a match to China with her on board and the superstitious captain always insists she takes the coveted non-sailing position on the boat each time the two teams face each other.</p> <p>Emirates Team New Zealand moved closer to second by following up a win over fourth-place Desafio Espanol with a victory against Shosholoza on the southern "Juliet" course.</p> <p>The Kiwis held the advantage against the Spanish despite an even start, winning a tacking-duel up the first leg on starboard, where the wind was stronger, then held the course for the victory.</p> <p>Emirates Team New Zealand improved to 28 points. The Spanish team, which beat China Team in the seventh flight, stays on 23.</p> <p>Read more at: <a href="http://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/More_Sport/0,,2-9-32_2108749,00.html">News24.com</a></p> Fri, 04 May 2007 18:47:00 +0000 urn:uuid:2331461a-2ef0-4be4-9e5b-75a5faedd7e4 admin http://navy.org.za/articles/2007/05/04/mixed-success-for-shosholoza General Maritime News Shosholoza Americas Cup http://navy.org.za/articles/trackback/823