Aussie Team Returns Home Triumphant
Congratulations to Glenn Ashby on winning his 7th World championship in another close battle with Steve Brewin. Even on the other side of the world it was still the Glennie and Stevie show, with Stevie appearing to have an advantage on the new DNA when the wind increased.
Congratulations also to the entire Australian team that placed 10 positions in the top 25, by far the best team performance at the regatta and shows the depth and talent of our sailors here in Oz.
Of course the biggest success was the outstanding performance of Jack Benson who gained an all time best performance to take 3rd place overall and make it an Aussie 1,2,3, again. Jack also won the junior trophy.
Unfortunately the conditions didn’t allow for much variety as there was only one race when there was enough breeze to trapeze. The rest were a drift of 2 – 4 knots. Even still the Aussies showed we can perform in all weather conditions. Also in this weather no definite comments could be made on straight versus curved boards as Glenn used straight and Steve curved. The boats really didn’t show anything in these conditions as Jack was using his several years old Flyer 1.
Full results and presentation photos are available on THIS LINK
UPCOMING REGATTAS