Delta Lloyd Regatta day one for the breeze lovers

7:55 PM Tue 24 May 2011 GMT

'Antela Marenic CRO 470 day 1 - Delta Lloyd Regatta 2011' Thom Touw &copy

Delta Lloyd Regatta 2011 is the fifth event on the ISAF Sailing World Cup circuit and is following in the trend of previous European events, with quite a windy opening day. The strong North-Easterly provided for excellent racing and thrill in all classes. The Croatian teams have mastered the grueling conditions taking top spot in the 470men, the Laser and the Finn. Sime Fantela and Igor Marenic (CRO) opened the score in the 470 races with a victory and a third and take the lead in the 470 fleet. ' We are happy, we had a great day of sailing. ...

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by Corinne Rolland-McKenzie