Harken Match Racing: Aussies and Kiwis lead morning of Day 1

12:56 AM Sat 12 Feb 2011 GMT

'RNZYS Codie Banks - RNZYS HARKEN Youth International Match Racing Championships' Sara Roberts Click Here to view large photo

The 2011 Harken Youth International Match Racing Championships has begun with lots of close match racing action on the Waitemata Harbour this morning. The scene is set for some excellent match racing between the eight youth teams. With the excitement of the new Elliott 7?s, a fresh 15 knot easterly and flooding tide the air was electric as the boats left the dock this morning. Last year?s winner (and also the 2009 winner) Josh Junior from Wellington?s Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club is now over the Under 21 years of age limit so has passed on all his knowledge to ...

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by Sara Roberts