Skandia Sail for Gold - Race wins all round for Aussies

10:11 PM Wed 11 Aug 2010 GMT

'Rachael Cox and Daniel Fitzgibbon (AUS) in action in the Skud-18 class on day 3 of the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta.' onEdition &copy

Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta 2010 day three turned on much more favourable conditions for sailors with moderate breeze and clear skies allowing the fleets to catch up on racing lost on Tuesday. Australian sailors had another strong day on the water at the final round of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Weymouth, England, with race wins for Skud 18, 49er, Laser, 470 and Women's Match Racing teams. 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games Silver medalists Daniel Fitzgibbon and Rachael Cox were the standout performers of the day, winning all three Skud 18 races to open up a three point lead ...

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