Highcliffe sailors still in contention at Contender Worlds in Monterey Bay
by Sarah Desjonqueres 29 Apr 2016 15:42 BST
23-29 April 2016
With only 2 races left in the Contender Worlds 2016, it looks like time may be running out for Highcliffe's Mussell to hang onto to his World Champion title. After 2 races in Monterey Bay today it was Australia's Bulka who had up opened up 12 point lead at the top, the trophy clearly in his sights. Mussell, undeterred, put in a sterling performance shrugging off his DNF in the 6th race to come in 1st in race 8 and close the gap with Bulka back down to 9 points.
After day 4 it is Mussell sitting in 2nd place and fellow Highcliffe sailor Langdown still showing consistent top 10 form, holding his 5th place.
The last 2 races will take place tomorrow. Anything could happen.
Results after 8 Races: (top five)
| Position | Helm | Club | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8 | Pts |
|---|
| 1 | Mark Bulka | McCrae | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
| 2 | Simon Mussell | Highcliffe SC | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | DNF | 8 | 1 | 25 |
| 3 | Jason Beebe | RQYS | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | (DNF) | 14 | 4 | 2 | 33 |
| 4 | Soren Dulong Andreasen | Hellerup Sejlklub | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 39 |
| 5 | Gary Langdown | Highcliffe SC | 1 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 47 |