Europeans challenge awaits GBR Finn sailors



6:16 PM Mon 10 May 2010 GMT
'2009 European bronze medallist Ed Wright' Richard Langdon/Skandia Team GBR Click Here to view large photo
After a strong start to the year on the ISAF Sailing World Cup circuit, Britain's Finn sailors will be looking to the podium spots when racing at the Finn European Championship kicks off in Split, Croatia, on Tuesday (11 May). Although Ben Ainslie will be missing from the action, Skandia Team GBR remains a potent force within the heavyweight dinghy class, with the 2009 European bronze medallist Ed Wright, Giles Scott, Andrew Mills and Mark Andrews providing a solid British line-up and strong medal prospects. With two World Cup regatta wins under his belt this season from Miami and Palma, ...


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by Lindsey Bell




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