Semaine Olympique Francaise - Light winds slow down the Aussies

11:45 PM Wed 27 Apr 2011 GMT

'Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page on day four of racing in France - Semaine Olympique Fran?aise 2011' Victor Kovalenko Click Here to view large photo

Semaine Olympique Francaise - Light and shifty conditions have dominated day four of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in France, with Australian Sailing Team members having mixed results as the competition enters the final series. In the Laser fleet Tom Slingsby has slipped to third position after leading the regatta for the opening three days. The three-time World Champion had a difficult day by his high standards with a 17th, 37th and 13th leaving him two points off second and 14 off the lead with one fleet race and the final medal race still to compete. 'It was a really ...

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