Good first day at the Worlds…
A quick report written for 29er.org… I should get some photos
from Julian tomorrow… and maybe even results!
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Finnish sailors Lauri Lehtinen & Miikka Pennanen lead the 29er
World Championships after 4 qualifying races. Only 3 points
separates the top 5 placings, with the British team of Tristan
Jacques & Alain Sign in 2nd followed by 2002 World Champion
John Winning & Sam Newton.
Switzerland’s Lake Silvaplana provided perfect conditions for the
85 boats competing, with 15-25 knots and flat water making for some
very fast races.
Other winners on day 1 were British sailors Justin Visser &
Simon Wheeler, with Australians David O’Connor & Scott Babbage
also scoring the first win of the regatta.
