420 Sailing Pair Hit Lead in Ireland
Australia’s 420 girls crew of Carrie Smith and Ella Clark have hit the lead on day three of the 2012 ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship in Ireland following a perfect two wins from two starts.
The Western Australian Institute of Sport teenagers started the day second overall, 11 points adrift of their British competitors, and went on to win both races on Monday to take the lead on a count back.
“Today was a great day, the conditions were tricky but suited our style of sailing,” said Smith. “We won both races confidently, but there is still a long way to go. We’re happy with our position but looking forward to a rest day tomorrow!”
Smith and Clark have now won three of the seven races contested so far, with top seven finishes in a further three.
In the Laser Radial boys class Mark Spearman has dropped one place to be fourth overall and is in the hunt for a podium position after the opening seven races.
Spearman, competing at his first ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship, was 12thin race one on Monday and 10th in race two.
“I had another consistent day on the water with a 12th and a 10th,” said Spearman. “This moved me back to fourth overall but I’ve got the most consistent score line of all the top ten so I’m happy with this position and am keen to get some top eight results after the lay day.”
In the Nations Trophy Australia has moved up from sixth to be fourth overall.
Full results can be found at www.isafyouthworlds.com
– Yachting Australia