CAPTAIN | 10
QUALIFYING SERIES | MAY-JULY 2022 | SWITZERLAND 
FINAL SERIES | 10 November-3 December 2023 | BAHRAIN
CONDORES
CREATING MOMENTUM FOR THE NEW GENERATION
The Power of a Team
Despite being on the other side of the world, Argentina has proudly won Olympic medals in the last five Olympic games. From the brown waters of the Rio de la Plata , the fresh water of many lakes or the rough waves of the Argentinean sea, sailors from this country have proven to achieve the unexpected in strong top teams of TP52, America’s Cup or The Ocean Race. In addition to its sailing tradition, this country has also some worldwide distinguished yacht designers such as Germán Frers and Juan Koyoumdjian. Last but not least, we have one of the best optimist factories in the planet (Lange-Riotecna) , something that our captain started more than 30 years ago.
For the SSL Gold Cup, Argentina has put together a team that combines the large experience from Olympic medalist and TP52 top sailors, together with young sailors who aim to bring energy and fresh ideas to the team.
Statistics
THE COUNTRY
- 56 clubs affiliated to the National Sailing Federation
- 8.397 km of sea coastline
- more than 10.000km of rivers
- more than 400 lakes
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 10 Olympic Medals in Sailing (the 2nd most decorated sport in the country)
- 2 Gold Medals in YOG
- 2 Volvo Ocean Race sailors
- 5 America's Cup sailors
Ssl ranking
- SSL best ranked woman: Luciana Cardozo
- SSL best ranked man: Máximo Videla
- SSL nations ranking: 21
MAIN EVENTS
- Tornado World championship 2006
- Optimist worlds 2014
- Youth olympic games 2018
- 470, 49er and 49er FX, 420 and 29 er World champioships
1978
Is the year when the country hosted and won the FIFA World Cup. This event was significant for Argentina as it brought national pride and unity during a time of political unrest and economic struggles. The victory also established the country as a prominent football nation and contributed to the sport's cultural significance in Argentina.
The captain
Santiago Lange
Santi is probably the most decorated and known sailor in Argentina. He has 3 Olympic medals, including the amazing Gold in the Nacra 17 class. He is not only a top-class sailor: he is also a Naval Architect, and has been involved in many America’s Cup campaigns, being part of the design as well as the sailing team. He has plenty of world championships, from Snipe Class to TP52s. He brings experience, leadership, and a vision of empowering young sailors in professional sailing.
THE LEADERS
Mariano “Cole” Parada
Mariano “Cole” Parada is one of Argentina’s most experienced pro sailors. He has been involved in great teams and was one of Santi’s coaches in Rio 2016. He competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the Tornado class and was part of Victory Challenge for the 32nd America’s cup in 2007. In addition to many other titles, he has multiple TP52 and Soto 40 World Championships, all in which he had a role as tactician or strategist. He has been a lifelong friend from Santi and is happy to help the young pro sailors in Argentina as well as the Argentinian Olympic team.
Tomás Dietrich
Tomás Dietrich has sailed in Optimist, 420, Lightning, Laser, Match Race and has now a strong reputation in J70.
He is 2012 South American and Argentina Laser Radial Champion and was second at the 2010 Lightning Youth Worlds. Tomás Dietrich has successfully coached Optimist teams from different places and pursued an Olympic Campaign in 470. He was also a tactician for the 36 Below Racing from New Zealand which earned second place during the World Match Racing Tour.
Guillermo Parada
Guille has been the leader and helmsman of the Azzurra Tp52 project for the last 15 years. He has also been involved in America’s cup teams and was an Olympian in 470 class. He will be a great example for the young sailors on how to manage a big team and any long term project.
THE YOUTH FACTOR
Our Captain, Santi Lange, believes this project is the perfect chance for the young Argentinian sailors to shine, enhancing their talent, passion and determination in order to launch themselves into the professional sailing world.
Confirmed Athletes
Potencial Team Position
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1
BOW
Juan Pablo Marcos
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2
MID-BOW
Mariano Caputo
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3
PIT
Alejandro Colla
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4
GRINDER
Tomás Dietrich
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5
TRIMMER
Klaus Lange
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6
TRIMMER
German Panei
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7
MAIN TRIMMER
Mariano Parada
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8
HELM
Guillermo Parada
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9
TACTICIAN
Mariano Parada
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10
CAPTAIN
Santiago Lange
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11
FLOATER
Victoria Travascio
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1
BOW
Juan Pablo Marcos
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2
MID-BOW
Mariano Caputo
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3
PIT
Alejandro Colla
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4
GRINDER
Tomás Dietrich
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5
TRIMMER
Klaus Lange
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6
TRIMMER
German Panei
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7
MAIN TRIMMER
Mariano Parada
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8
HELM
Guillermo Parada
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9
TACTICIAN
Mariano Parada
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10
CAPTAIN
Santiago Lange
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11
FLOATER
Victoria Travascio
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SQUAD
| Santiago Lange | Mariano Parada |
| Klaus Lange | Guillermo Parada |
| Tomas Dietrich | Facundo Olezza |
| Juan Pablo Marcos | German Panei |
| Victoria Travascio | Mariano Caputo |
| Alejandro Colla | Maria Sol Branz |
| Gabriel Marino | Juan de la Fuente |
| Maciel Cichetti | Sebastián Peri Brusa |
| Diego Garay | Mateo Majdalani |