Skandia Sail for Gold 2011: Weymouth's Olympic pre-Judgement Day

5:04 PM Sat 11 Jun 2011 GMT

'Robert Scheidt and Bruno Prada (BRA) Weymouth, 10th June 2011. Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta.' Ian Roman

Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta 2011 has reached the final day of competition, with the closing action being described by Ben Ainslie as ' Tougher competition than the Olympics.' The final day of the regatta was the medal race day and tension could be felt all over the boat park as the elite of each Olympic discipline were preparing to be tested. There was so much on the line - possible Olympic selection, ISAF World Cup points, the regatta result and of course a hefty dose of pride. Five hours later and spectators had been treated to some stunning racing, ...

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by Jo Grindley