Quebramar, last year’s champion of the up-and-coming GP42 class, is now back on the water in Valencia after having modified their boat during the last couple of months. The team has now been renamed to Iberdrola-Quebramar, its main two sponsors, and officially forms part of the America’s Cup challenger Desafío Iberdrola-Quebramar, also renamed to reflect the new reality. In fact, together with the TP52 boat, they will be the team’s only racing activity this season, given the standstill in the America’s Cup.

The yacht, helmed by Laureano Wizner and crewed entirely by Desafío Iberdrola-Quebramar’s sailors, carried the first test session under excellent conditions. The intense low system that was stuck over Eastern Spain has finally dissipated but the strong and constant breeze lingered on until Tuesday.

The newly-modified GP42 Iberdrola-Quebramar is back on the water. Valencia, 21 April 2008. Photo copyright Nico Martinez

The newly-modified GP42 Iberdrola-Quebramar is back on the water. Valencia, 21 April 2008. Photo copyright Nico Martinez

The newly-modified GP42 Iberdrola-Quebramar is back on the water. Valencia, 21 April 2008. Photo copyright Nico Martinez

The newly-modified GP42 Iberdrola-Quebramar is back on the water. Valencia, 21 April 2008. Photo copyright Nico Martinez

Original post by Valencia Sailing and software by Elliott Back

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