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Match Racing - 2001 Volvo Lake Constance Regatta Day 1


Author: Shawn McBride

PRADA'S DAVIS UNDEFEATED AFTER ABBREVIATED DAY ONE

Prada's Rod Davis posted three wins in the morning wind to carry the first day of the Swedish Match Tour's Match Race Lake Constance presented by Volvo in Langenargen, Germany. Karol Jablonski of Poland is also undefeated at three wins and will face Davis in Saturday's first match. Due to light conditions which left Lake Constance glass-like for most of the day, event organizers were forced to postpone the balance of the round robin.

"In the three races we sailed we had decent breeze, unfortunately you can't
properly match race in light conditions," said Davis. "We sailed well at
times and are glad we know that we aren't sitting on the fence in regards to
advancing to the next round."

One of the biggest differences teams who competed in the ACI Ronhill Cup
last week are facing is adjusting to the smaller boats used at the Match
Race Lake Constance. For Davis, the learning curve is second to the
execution.

"When the breeze comes in it will be all about the boat handling, getting
the spinnakers up and down," said Davis. "If we have to race in light air it
will become a game of starting and finding the better wind. Either way, it
promises to be an interesting regatta."

Action will begin at 8:30am on Saturday as event organizers hope to take
advantage of early morning conditions excellent for sailing which have
marked the last couple of days.

More Information:

  • YachtsandYachting.com Lake Constance Regatta Page
  • YachtsandYachting.com Match Racing Page

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