Skandia Sail for Gold Finn focus - Casey into Medal race



8:52 PM Fri 13 Aug 2010 GMT
'Giles Scott - Skandia Sail for Gold 2010' Richard Langdon/Skandia Team GBR Click Here to view large photo
Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta Day Five brought lighter and more fickle winds in Weymouth Bay and a real mix of results in the Finn fleet. After two more races Giles Scott (GBR) takes a very useful points lead into Saturday's medal race against Ben Ainslie (GBR) and Jonathan Lobert (FRA). Race wins today went to Pieter Jan Postma (NED) and Daniel Birgmark (SWE). Race nine was sailed in 10 knots and under and brought some new faces to the front of the fleet as well as sealing the fate of several sailors. Five boats were over at the start ...


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by Robert Deaves IFA




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