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Everybody loves a parade! Except racing sailors!!!
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Race #4: The U.S.W.A. Trophy (Wednesday 29 July, 20ºC, increased clouds): During the lunch break, the winds increased to 12-14 knots, blowing fairly steadily from the south. This was perfect Ian Porter weather and he made no mistake as he led all the way in front of Mike Mac. Martin Collen and Mogens Just duelled all the way before the former took 3rd. The fine hiking breeze was just what Søren needed and he rounded 5th off the first beat and moved as high as 4th before settling for a 6th when Anders got by on the final beat. Despite a distinct preference for the light stuff, Joel continued his excellent series with a 7th-place finish. Tough sledding for Poul in this one as he placed 24th. The new conditions presented a fresh challenge for the boat borrowers, especially Uncle Al who was using borrowed sails as well. The latter got off to yet another fine start only to get trampled by a horde of faster boats. After ending the first beat in 26th he fell to 32nd by the finish - his worst race finish in 9 Wayfarer Worlds! George and Geoff at least had the consolation of moving better as the race went on. George rounded the first mark 52nd and got back to 45th while Geoff knocked off 8 boats after rounding 54th! Nick, meanwhile, remained a steady 48th but did enjoy the increased breeze!
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W
HELM
Beat 1
Gybe
Lee
Beat 2
Lee
Finish
7588
Ian Porter
1
1
1
1
1
1
8868
Mike McNamara
2
2
2
2
2
2
4645
Mogens Just
3
3
5
3
4
4
88
Martin Collen
4
4
3
4
3
3
9355
Søren Jensen
5
5
4
5
5
6
9733
Anders Friis
6
6
7
7
7
5
2006
Joel Bøgh
9
7
6
6
6
7
239
Poul Ammentorp
24
24
28
24
24
24
4123
Al Schönborn
26
25
25
30
27
32
864
Nick Seraphinoff
48
48
46
50
49
48
80
George Blanchard
52
52
50
43
45
45
9483
Geoff Edwards
54
54
53
44
43
46
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