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49er World Championships Overall

by Editor 24 Mar 2000 11:25 GMT

Again just a short message as we have had a full day what with racing and then packing the container. I also deserve a beer or two !!

Today again the breeze was from the same direction, although this time stronger than recently. This meant that the committee only got 3 of their 4 races in today. There were alot more boats 'in the tide' although I am happy to say Andy & I learnt the lessons of earlier in the week and kept the mast above water.

The Overall results changed a little as some boats struggled with breakages. McKees broke their rudder gantry & Sundby broke his mast. Again it was Lopez who shone overall to be the 49er 2000 World Champ. Marcus Baur sailed very well counting 5,3,1 to lift him to 2nd ahead of Thomas Johanson and Hestbeak. Nico was 5th, McKee 6th and Audineau 7th.

Barker won the British fleet in 10th, with Brotherton 11th and Richardson 12th. Robinson was 14th and we had a much better day to finish a dismal 19th. Today our pace was significantly better, & I suppose keeping the boat upright helped. The last race today was our second best result of the gold series, the best being the first race !!

Anyway thats about it from Mexico, Andy & I will be home on Sunday pm and our next regatta is the Olympic trials starting on the 17th April.

Off to the Bar !! Budgie.

Andy & Ian Budgens 49er Olympic Campaign
Grade 2 Status:World Class Performance Plan
Current ISAF World Ranking:17th (1st February 00)
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