"On the penultimate day of the Extreme Sailing Series at Cowes Week, the pace was fast and furious. After a light wind first afternoon race in 8 knots, the wind accelerated to 15-18 knots and the Extreme 40s were off -- power reaching at speeds of 20-25 knots. It was fast, it was wet and hugely physical for the crews as they pushed hard, playing a balancing act on a high wire. It was potential capsize conditions - the windward hulls flying insanely, leeward bows digging into the waves -- misjudge the situation and it would be game over. The fifth man guests were having the ride of their lives and the spectators were loving it..."
Taken from the Adonnante TV YouTube Channel. no copyright infringement intended
