great conditions on 3rd day of racing at the North Americans in San Francisco, hosted by St Francis YC.
No change at the top - with the podium positions like this:
1st - Willhelm Schurmann (BRA999)
2nd - Jesper Vesterstrom (DEN111)
3rd - Al Mirel (USA882)
The Croatian Open was round 5 of the 2012 European Cup Series; the next event is in Sylt - the Volvo Surf Cup, presented by Flens - from 25th >29th July
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A great string of results in 6 races - mostly firsts and seconds - sees Willhem Schurmann (BRA999)at the top of the overall ranking. Only one point separates him from second placed Jesper Vesterstrom (DEN111), who recovered from a DNF in race 2 on day 1. Leading American sailor is Al Mirel (USA 882) in 3rd position overall.
Yoann Fleury has once again moved to the top of the ranking in the Croatian Open Championship.
Three further races today and three bullets for Filip Korczycki (POL555) - which see him up to 4th place in the overall ranking.
However, Yoann has an increased lead over patriot Valentin Brault; and Loic Legallois holods onto to his 3rd place for a 4th copnsecutive day.
Four further races, and consistant results, put Valentin Brault (FRA823) back at the top of the ranking - but only by the narrowest of margins!
He has a lead of 0.5 points over second place Yoann Fleury (FRA730).
Great sailing conditions, great organizing club.
3 races on day 3 and Yoann Fleury takes up the yellow jersey!
Two wins moved him one place above Valentin Brault but only one point separates them
Forty eight competitors from 12 countries registered for this years Croatian Open Championships hosted in Viganj
from 16th to 21st July
Dear international competitors ....
we would like to draw your attention to the Volvo Surf Cup presented by Flens. This is the biggest national windsurfing event in Germany and the good news is: It is open for competitors from foreign countries who are interested to participate in a great regatta.
Local knowledge goes a long way after you've been sailing the same course since 1978.
Perfect conditions on the bay with famous golden gate bridge as a background. Prestigious organizing yacht club. No wonder this place attract the sailors and events. This July board sports are on the menu ! North American championship in formula windsurfing and kite course racing the new olympic discipline. This guarantee "some" action. Come check it out from 18-th of July in San Francisco or watch the daily reports.
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