Access Class Worlds and SKUD18 Int'l Day 4 and plenty of breeze

8:00 PM Thu 10 Jun 2010 GMT

'The SKUD 18s had some interesting moments in the fresher conditions on day four - Bruce Wake 2010 Access Class World Championships and SKUD18 International Championships' IACA Click Here to view large photo

After three days of generally light conditions on Rutland Water, today brought moderate to fresh winds that tested some sailors. Rutland Sailing Club is hosting the Bruce Wake 2010 Access Class Worlds and SKUD18 International Championships which conclude tomorrow. The morning session for the two-person divisions brought them back to one race behind schedule after racing was abandoned yesterday. Wind was a north-easterly mainly 16-18 knots with the occasional gust over 20. Course Race Officer David Wilkins (GBR) set the start close to the clubhouse, giving spectators a good view of racing. In the SKUD 18s, Alexandra Rickham / Niki ...

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by David Staley