Only one race was possible today at the Riccione Grand Prix – Casper Bouman secured another win to leave him at the top of the eventranking at the end of the second racing day.
An early start was scheduled to maximise the chance of racing , but the forecast conditions did appear ! No surprise – however after the lunch break the wind did swing and it looked likely we would have a good thermic breeze during the afternoon. Prior to to start the wind reached 11/12 knots – but it turned out to be another frustrating and difficult day for all concerned – race committee and racers !
Mid way through the race the wind started to decrease, and as the leading racers rounded mark 1 for the last time it was clear that some sailors further back were dropping off the plane.
As the leading racers made their way to the finish the race officer had to decide – abandon or allow the top few to finish. After working hard to complete a 30 minute race would the sailors appreciate an abandoned flag as they approach the finish line? Eighteen sailors finished in time and the result stands.
NED52 leads the fleet from Steve Allen (AUS0) and third placed Martin Ervin (EST202).
Leading the lightweight division in 5th place overall – Miguel Martinho (POR5); first youth Kieran Badloe (NED194)
