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Flying Fifteen World Championships 2001 Race 3
Author: Patrick HarrisRace 3 was sailed in the strongest breeze to date with a South Westerly wind of 20 knots gusting 30. After one false start the fleet got away cleanly under a black flag. First to the weather mark was GBR3648 Mike Hart and Chris Gowers with a lead of 50 yards over defending world champions GBR 3721, Steve Goacher and Phil Evans, followed by South African Nationals champions Charles Apthorp and Andy Weatherspoon.
There followed two hectic reaches with broaches and capsizes and gear tested to the limits. The gybe mark was particularly difficult in the 8 foot seas. A run and a beat followed and at the shortened course finish the order was Hart then Goacher, Apthorp and Peter Gale of Australia fourth. The overall position is extremely open with the day's leaders Barry and Sue Parkin finishing in the late teens and Geoff and Tom Bayliss also finishing out of the first 10.
Provisional position across finish line for race 3
More Information:
- South African Flying Fifteen Web Page
- YachtsandYachting.com Flying Fifteen Page
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