Bandit takes early advantage - 2011 Melges Australian Championships

4:04 AM Fri 11 Mar 2011 GMT

''Bandit' holds the ascendency over 'Kaito' in benign conditions off Palm Beach - 2011 Melges Australian Championships' Allen Stormon Click Here to view large photo

Day One of the Melges 24 and 32 Nationals got underway yesterday hosted by The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Newport, Sydney. With the 32?s having the luxury of a lay day, the Melges 24 were on their own, racing an offshore course off Palm Beach in Sydney?s North. The call was initially made to AP ashore while the RO Stephen Merrington waited for the wind to fill in. After a short delay racing commenced at 1325hrs in a light 5kt Nor easterly. The first work saw shifty conditions providing numerous passing lanes for the teams to exploit. RPAYC Vice ...

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by Tom Spithill and Mitch Watkins