Toyota Optimist Nationals: Consistency pays on Day 4 + Video

4:28 AM Sun 24 Apr 2011 GMT

'A fleet restrained by the Black Flag sits back on the line on Day 4, Race 10 in the Toyota Optimist Championships' Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Racing has just concluded on the fourth day of the 2011 Toyota Optimist Nationals, and with all to sail for, the top sailors could afford, and made no mistakes. Series favourite Markus Sommerville sailing for the host Club, Wakatere, strung together two wins and a third to move up three places on the leaderboard. Series leader Leonard Takahashi-Fry sailing for nearby Murray's Bay Sailing Club was also very consistent, finishing with two seconds and a third for the day, to consolidate his lead. In the top five overall it was a similar story - no flashy sailing, but no mistakes ...

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Day 4 Leaderboard 2011 Toyota Optimist Nationals - Click play button twice to listen