Three-time Olympian Nick Rogers finds form in New Zealand

11:53 AM Mon 31 Jan 2011 GMT

'Nick Rogers and Chris Grube (GBR) with faces of victory - 2011 New Zealand 470 National Championships' Christine Hansen Click Here to view large photo

2011 New Zealand 470 National Championships. Sunshine and strong winds were the order of the day for the final day of racing at the 2011 New Zealand 470 National Championships in Takapuna and proved irresistible for Nick Rogers and Chris Grube of Great Britain who took the regatta with an impressive scoreline of all top three finishes, bar a sixth in the opening race of the series. A very fresh and very shifty offshore westerly breeze created challenging conditions for sailors and the race committee. Takapuna Boating Club's Race Officer commented in the clubrooms after racing that gusts of 35 ...

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