Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell on day five of the London 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition

© Tom Gruitt / www.tom-gruitt.co.uk Mens 470 at London 2012 - Day 1: Champagne start for Luke & Stu
Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell got their Olympic career off to a "champagne" start as they surged into an early 470 Mens class lead on their first day of London 2012 regatta action today (Thursday 2 August).