Skandia Sail for Gold - Champagne sailing for Canada

12:54 PM Fri 10 Jun 2011 GMT

'49er class fleet on day 3 of the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta,' onEdition &copy Click Here to view large photo

Thursday Report Another great day of sailing here in Weymouth. The wind started off somewhat lighter than the previous 2 days which had many sailors grinning as the heavy air was starting to take its toll both physically and mentally. By days end a few of those grins were gone as the breeze once again approached the high teens, but reality is this was champagne sailing for Olympian and Paralympians alike. With the splits complete the racing was full one in gold and silver fleets. The Canadian squad took advantage of the somewhat more moderate conditions and put up some ...

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by Canadian Yachting Association