Portuguese Optimist Championship at Tavira - Day 1
by Tavira Sailing 9 Jun 2011 05:08 BST
Portugal Optimist Championship day 1 © Tavira Sailing
The first day of the Portugal Youth Championship taking place off the coast of Tavira Island was accomplished with success.
The weather conditions for the 3 races were marked by SW winds of about 14 to 18 knots. The leading sailors are Miguel Cruz, from the Naval Club of Cascais, followed by Tomás Martins, from the Sport Algés and Dafundo and João Maria Prieto, also from the Club Naval of Cascais.
The 113 young sailors are competing for the top places at this regatta and to ensure a place at the Optimist European Championships, taking place in Tavira next month and a place on the Optimist World Championship, which will be held in December 2011 in New Zealand.
Results after Day 1*: (top six)
1st Miguel Cruz (Club Naval of Cascais)
2nd Tomás Martins (Sport Algés and Dafundo)
3rd João Maria Prieto (Club Naval of Cascais)
9th Catarina Pereira (Viana do Castelo Sailing Club)
18th Mafalda Pires de Lima (Atlantic Sailing Club)
19th Francisca Pinho (Porto Sport Club)
The detailed tables of classification and photos are available on www.tavirasailing.org
* The results presented are provisory. All relevant changes will be communicated.
This is the 4th event of a run of six National, International and Iberian championships and regattas organized by Tavira Sailing, which in 2011 will make this tourist destination in the Portuguese Sailing Capital.