Semaine Olympique Francaise day one honours



7:07 PM Sun 24 Apr 2011 GMT
'Start (Star Racing) - Semaine Olympique Francais' Guillaume Durand Click Here to view large photo
Semaine Olympique Fran?aise - Perfect conditions blessed the first day of competition in the Semaine Olympique Fran?aise, fourth event in the ISAF Sailing World Cup. The easterly breeze ranging from 12 to 18 knots in the seven different racing areas, big waves and sun provided for excellent racing in Hy?res and saw many favourites taking the honours. ISAF Sailor of the Year, Tom Slingsby (AUS) took a rocket start with two bullets in the Laser. The Australian, renown for his breeze sailing skills has dominated the competition in one of the three Laser group. Simon Grotelueschen (GER) scores his best ...


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by Corinne Rolland-McKenzie





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