Extreme 40's: Emirates Team NZ lead after first day of racing

4:33 AM Thu 14 Apr 2011 GMT

'Emirates Team NZ - leaders after day 1, Extreme Sailing Series Act 2, China' Lloyd Images ? Click Here to view large photo

Emirates Team New Zealand appear to have converted well to the world of multihull sailing and lead the China regatta of the Extreme 40 Series after the first day's racing. Six races were held outside the breakwater at Qingdao in a 10-15 easterly. At the end of the day, with a finishes of fifth ,4th, fourth, first, second and fifth and a total of 49 points, Barker has a slender two-point lead on three teams each on 47 points. With four more days of racing - and a possible eight races a day - the team is not taking anything ...

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by Warren Douglas