Yan Chekh from Russia consolidated his lead at the European Laser 4.7 Championship at Dun Laoghaire with another race win to provide a 4 point lead over second placed Andraz Gulic (Slovenia). Just three points behind is Ivan Zotov (Russia) who despite a disappointing day, where he slipped from 2nd to 3rd overall, still remains in touch with the leaders.
The 262 strong fleet was ashore at the National Yacht Club by 4pm (Tuesday) after International Race Office Jack Roy successfully ran the day’s 8 race schedule, with a steady westerly force 3 to 4 in light seas.
Roy explained, “With the wind forecast to drop off for the afternoon it was necessary to ensure that all races ran like clockwork. The Black Flag was flown from the start however the strong tide did help hold the fleet back from the line for most starts.”
Cork’s Katie Tingle sailed a great first race of the day to achieve a third place in an exceptionally closely fought contest, which was ultimately won by 15 year old Charlotte Greenhalgh from Lancashire. Interestingly enough Katie, previously a star Optimist sailor, was hotly pursued by her ISA 420 Girls Squad crewmate Maeve Leonard (6th), also from the Royal Cork Yacht Club.
Spain’s Olimpia Corral Bosch, who won race six, must be delighted with her bullet as it brings her into ninth place overall. However fleet leader Serena de Luca (Italy, despite showing relatively poor results today still holds an eleven point lead.
Con Murphy, National Yacht Club Commodore noted, “The six years of planning for this Championship was obvious today with flawless race execution – all races starting on time –thrilling close racing and a rapid results service to keep competitors fully in the picture”
With 262 young competitors all under 18 years, many sailors have travelled to Dun Laoghaire with their parents and siblings. When planning the logistics for this event the National Yacht Club looked to provide that little extra. Last night they ran a mini regatta in the evening using Radio Controlled Lasers, which brought an entry of 100 competitors, both young and old. With the prize being a radio controlled Laser the final race-off will create great interest.
Today’s Race Winners
Race Five Race Winners:
Female ‘Green’ Fleet: 1st Charlotte Greenhalgh, GBR
Male ‘Yellow’ Fleet: 1st Rafal Milczarczyk, Poland
Male ‘Blue’ Fleet: 1st Boris Bignoli, Italy
Male ‘Red’ Fleet: 1st Andraz Gulic, Slovenia
Race Six Race Winners:
Female ‘Green’ Fleet: 1st Olimpia, Corral Bosch, ESP
Male ‘Yellow’ Fleet: 1st Giancomo Sabbatini, Italy
Male ‘Blue’ Fleet: 1st Yan Chekh, Russia
Male ‘Red’ Fleet: 1st Matteo Franciolini Italy
Overall top three positions:
Results Laser4.7 Female (Scores take into account one discard)
Position Country Sailno Name Scores R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6
1st ITA 180388 de Luca, Serena 35.0 15 2 5 1 (22) 12
2nd ITA 182954 Macchini, Elisabetta 44.0 1 9 6 (15) 14 14
3rd POL 168024 Maksymiuk, Joanna 47.0 2 (dsq) 21 14 4 6
Results Laser4.7 Male (Scores take into account one discard)
Position Country Sailno Name Scores R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6
1st RUS 181491 Chekh, Yan 9.0 (3) 3 2 1 2 1
2nd SLO 174364 Gulic, Andraz 12.0 2 (28) 1 4 1 4
3rd RUS 151111 Zotov, Ivan 15.0 3 2 2 2 (9) 6
All results are provision.
Full provisional results are available late on www.nyc.ie
