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The New Zealand team has made a brilliant start over the opening two days at the 2015 ZHIK 29er World Championships underway now in Pwllheli, Wales. James Wilson and Oscar Gunn have the overall lead after day two having won six of their seven races so far, while Tam Lindsay and William Mckenzie are lying 3rd with four race wins on their scorecard.
The regatta has attracted a massive entry list with close to 200 boats – that’s 400 sailors from around the world – registering for the regatta.
Results here
Day two video here
Here is today's official report...
Increased breeze and cresting waves were the order of the day for the second day of qualifying at the 2015 Zhik 29er World Championship. Conditions tested the best with many returning with broken masts, ripped sails and gear, while the top of the fleet had one of the best days of racing!
James Wilson/Oscar Gunn (NZL) and Juho Kotiranta/Akseli Keskinen (FIN) remain tied for first after seven races with both teams carrying five firsts and 1 second. Tam Lindsay/William McKenzie (NZL) are lurking just 2 points behind with Chris Williford/Wade Waddell (USA) trailing by one more point.
British National champs James Grummett/Daniel Budden (GBR) had a stellar day bringing them to round out the top 5.
Conditions are forecasted to go much lighter for the remainder of the series, which will further challenge the teams who so far have been heavy air specialists. Mimi El-Kazindar/Emma Loveridge (GBR) remain the top female team in 28th, with hugh bonus points for persevering through the extremely tough conditions.
Racing for qualifying continues on Tuesday, August 11 with the finals to start August 12 and the prizegiving on August 14.
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