Classic 8 Metre boats show their speed today at the 8 Metre Worlds

3:20 PM Thu 26 Aug 2010 GMT

'Perfect conditions!' Becky Damore Sail22

Classic 8 Metre boats show their speed today in five knots of breeze at the Mackenzie 8 Metre World Championship Toronto, Ontario, August 25, 2010 - A nice light five knot breeze on Lake Ontario marked the fourth day of the Mackenzie 8 Metre World Championship. This south easterly breeze allowed the classic boats to race head to head with their modern counterparts. Raven had another fabulous day with a 6, 6 finish in both the races. In the modern division the first race was won by Aluette of Switzerland and the second race by Sarissa of Etobicoke Yacht Club. ...

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by Victoria Crowder