Aussies consolidate on day three in Hyeres

1:27 AM Wed 27 Apr 2011 GMT

'Tom Slingsby racing in Hyeres, France' Michael Blackburn

The Australian Sailing Team's Laser and 470 men's crews have consolidated their positions at the front of their fleets on day three of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Hyeres, France. A lack of breeze kept the crews on shore until early afternoon with the majority of fleets only able to complete one race on Wednesday to finish off the qualification series. Tom Slingsby continued his strong form in the Laser class with a second position in the day's only race to extend his lead to nine points. The three-time World Champion and ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year ...

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by Craig Heydon