Delta Lloyd Regatta - Aussie crews build on strong starts + Video

10:16 PM Wed 25 May 2011 GMT

'Belcher and Page on day two of racing in Holland - Delta Lloyd Regatta 2011' Margje Tempelaars Click Here to view large photo

Delta Lloyd Regatta Holland is the fifth round of the ISAF Sailing World Cup. Competitors were faced with conditions far removed from those on day one, with light breeze delaying racing and then testing the sailors once the action got underway. On day two, Australian sailors produced a number of good performances and are ascending up the leader board. In the 470 fleet reigning World Champions Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page had a consistent day with two third place finishes moving them from their overnight fifth to second overall, just three points off the lead. 'The conditions were incredibly variable ...

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