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South American Championships Day 1

Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 4:55 am
by Toby
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South American Championships Day 1

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Day 1 of the Formula Kite South and Middle American Championships saw ideal racing conditions with winds averaging 16 knots in crystal blue Caribbean waters.

4 races were completed for both men and women with Riccardo Leccese (ITA) taking all wins in the mens fleet and Katja Roose (NED) having an almost perfect score with 3 out of 4 wins.

Best South/Middle American Sailors are Beth Lygoe (LCA) in 4th position and Wilson Veloso (BRA) in 5th position.

Standings after 4 races:

MEN
1. Riccardo Leccese (ITA) 4 pts
2. Maks Zakowski (POL) 11 pts
3. Julien Kerneur (FRA) 11 pts

WOMEN
1. Katja Roose (NED) 6 pts
2. Astrid Berz (SUI) 11 pts
3. Aga Grzymska (POL) 13 pts

Racing continues until Saturday the 8th when the South and Middle American Champions will be crowned.

Event Video of Day 1: