AMERICA’S CUP HISTORY 1983 - 2013
AC45 World Series HS Racing as challenger in Naples 2013
Country/ Challenge:USA/ Competitor, AC World
Series
Syndicate/Team: HS Racing
Yacht Club: Golden Gate YC, San Francisc
Skipper: Roman Hagara, H.P. Steinacher
HS Racing
was the team of Roman Hagara and Hans-Peter Steinacher, the two
Austrian, 2-time Olympic champion in the Tornado class.
Both are also the Sports Directors of the Red Bull Youth America's
Cup.Hagara and Steinacher attended the AC 45 World Series late and
only for 4 days in April 2013 in Naples
The team sailed under the Red Bull design but under the U.S. Flag for
the Golden Gate YC, San Francisco, in partnership with the Oracle team.
Participation was made possible by the 4-times AC winner Russell
Coutts.
The New Zealanders is currently CEO of the Oracle Team.
Although the team sailed in Naples on the 8 place, it landed finally on
last place due to the short participation.
Hagara and Steinacher
With the Gennaker of Oracle#5 (Coutts) in a match-race
with Oracle#4 (Spithill)
3. Day/ 3. Race in front of Naples
