STAR'S RACE 1 GOES TO GREAT BRITAIN

Please select your home edition

Edition

STAR'S RACE 1 GOES TO GREAT BRITAIN

by Isabelle Musy on 23 Sep 2000

Jessica Statham

The first race of the day started at half past noon in a south-westerly 6 to 8 knots breeze today outside the Sydney Harbour off the South Head.

Britain's pair Ian Walker and Mark Cowell won heat 1 from Spain's Jose Maria van der Ploeg and his Rafael Trujillo.
Brazil's Torben Grael, gold medallist in Atlanta finished in 3rd after rounding the first two marks in 6th.
Current top world ranked, Australia's Colin Beashel and David Giles picked up from 14th position at mark 2 to 8th in the finish.
The Australian pair had a bad start on the wrong side of the line when the wind shifted.
There were big gaps in the fleet as the Aussies crossed the finish line only 4:08 minutes behind the leader.
US Mark Reynold and Magnus Liljedahl, among the strongest favourites for a gold medal, had a disappointing heat 1 as they crossed the finish line in 13th.
Race's 1 winner, Ian Walker, 470 silver medallist in Atlanta, only started to sail in the Star Class about a year and half ago after recovering from the loss of his 470 crew who died in a car crash.
The British skipper, who won Tour Voile 2000 this summer aboard Adrian Stead's Barlo Plastics, proved to be competitive in the oldest Olympic sailing class as he finished in the top ten on his first Star World Championship.

RACE 1 RESULTS: 1, GBR. 2. ESP, 3. BRA, 4. BER, 5. NED, 6. GRE, 7. CAN, 8. AUS, 9. ITA, 10. ARG.

If you want to link to this article then please use this URL: www.yachtsandyachting.com/506

Related Articles

Discounted entry for Datchet Flyer closes soon
Seldén SailJuice Winter Series event is next weekend Event #2 of the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series takes place next weekend, the Datchet Flyer. Enter by Tuesday before the early-bird discount closes!
Posted on 4 Dec

Brass Monkey entries are open
Selden SailJuice Winter Series event is on 27th December The Selden SailJuice Winter Series is well under way and so it's time get your entry in for the one and only true Northern event in the series: The Brass Monkey at Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club on the 27th December.
Posted on 4 Dec

What lessons can you learn from sailing?
Global Solo Challenge skippers interviewed Sailing can be considered a sport, but many prefer to refer to it as a discipline. Sailing, especially single-handed and long-distance, requires an incredible number and combination of skills.
Posted on 4 Dec

2021 ILCA 6 Radial Worlds in Oman day 3
Wind causes more surprises Day three of the 2021 ILCA 6 Worlds was once again influenced by the wind. Just two races in the men's category and one in the women's were completed at Barceló Resort Mussanah as the sailors struggled to get to grips with the changing wind patterns.
Posted on 4 Dec

'Sip and Puff' helmet at National Maritime Museum
On display in the Sea Things gallery to coincide with UK Disability Month The National Maritime Museum has acquired a specially adapted helmet designed for disabled sailors and has been placed on display in the Sea Things gallery to coincide with UK Disability Month.
Posted on 4 Dec

See and Be Seen: Sailing at night tips
Respect the Water with Lou Barden from Nomad Sailing Tips on what lights you should be using at night whether sailing or under power from Lou Barden at Nomad Sailing.
Posted on 4 Dec

Marine Resources Latest Jobs Newsletter
Putting a spotlight on our exciting roles available for Sunseeker Here's a highlight of this week's latest jobs. We're putting a spotlight on our exciting roles available for Sunseeker, who are looking for Deck-fitters for both their Poole and Weymouth locations.
Posted on 4 Dec

Christmas starts now!
Musto's Christmas story begins years ago Whatever your budget, give the gift of outdoors to your loved ones this Christmas.
Posted on 3 Dec

7 months until the start of the Globe40
Race start to take place in Tangier on 26 June 2022 Two and a half years after its launch, the GLOBE40 is now in the advanced stages of its preparation for the race start in Tangier on 26 June 2022.
Posted on 3 Dec

Mills and McIntyre named World Sailors of the Year
In recognition of their sensational Tokyo 2020 gold medals in the 470 Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre scooped the ultimate accolade in recognition of their sensational Tokyo 2020 gold medals as they were named World Sailors of the Year.
Posted on 3 Dec