Penalty Point
Facing unprecedented penalty points and internal turmoil, Team Germany fights to prove their worth on home waters and discover that victory is as much about the journey as it is finishing first.
After a disastrous start and an unprecedented points penalty, the German sailing team, led by Eric Hyle, face a season of turmoil. Their performance has gone backwards, and the team is struggling to find its purpose.
In a pivotal meeting, they reassert their goal to win, setting the stage for their home Grand Prix. There, in a thrilling race, they fight for a spot in their first ever final. Eric's brilliant manoeuvre overtakes France, seemingly clinching victory. But in a final twist, France catches a perfect bit of wind and steals the qualifying spot.
Though they miss the final, the team finds a deeper meaning; they realise that the end result is not the most important thing, and that it's vital to enjoy the ride. A new perspective emerges for Eric; he now takes pleasure from the journey, a testament to a team that has redefined success on its own terms
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