Angus Haslett reports on the final day of the 2013 Optimist World Championships sailed last week at Lake Garda, Italy…
The final day of racing has produced a mix of highs and lows. We were hoping for three races today but by mid morning it was evident we'd struggle for two. The race committee decided not to sail early which may have been a pity as a nice peler breeze stayed in until about 11am.
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Yachting New Zealand Regional Support Officer Wayne Holdt often hears from yacht clubs chasing older Optimist sails that would fit the bill for their Club Optis.
The second day of final races brought some up and down results for most of the top teams, testament to how tough racing has got in the gold fleet battle.
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The Cercle Nautique Calédonien want to hear from kiwi crews interested in taking part in the New Caledonia Match Race.
New Zealand teams, Australia teams, New Caledonia teams are giving their expression of interest. Last Year Chris Steele from Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron won the event.
