Sail Auckland: Tight battles fought at the top on Day 2

6:18 AM Fri 4 Feb 2011 GMT

'Michael Bullot (198114) crosses ahead of rival, Andrew Murdoch (197273) in the second race of the Mens Laser Sail Auckland - 2011 - Day 2' Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Racing continued today at Sail Auckland 2011 as the ISAF Grade 1 Olympic classes regatta now hits the half way mark with some tight battles unfolding ensuring an exciting conclusion to the event over the weekend. The westerly offshore breeze challenged the fleets once again with patchy pressure at times, but greater push today in the 15-18 knot range for the opening races, dropping slightly through the afternoon. RS:X Tom Ashley continues to reign supreme in the Men?s RS:X fleet, sailing three races today, the Olympic champs leads the fleet but things are tight at the top of the board. ...

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by Jodie Bakewell-White, Yachting NZ