VAN ACKER Leads
Laser Radial European Championship and Laser Radial Men's World Championship 2007
Scheveningen, Netherlands
Strong winds and rain were expected for the first race day of the ISAF Grade 1 Laser Radial Europeans and the Laser Radial Men's Worlds in Scheveningen, Netherlands. Defending European Champion Evi VAN ACKER (BEL) had a great start and leads after two races.
Unfortunately the weather gods were not well-inclined and the day started with a drizzle and a nice northeasterly wind. Soon the sun came out and the wind picked up. At approximately 10:00 all 220 Lasers were on the water and the championships began.
European Championship Women
Amongst the women, titleholder VAN ACKER was quick out of the blocks and with a first and a third is leading the fleet after the first day. Alison YOUNG (GBR) started her regatta well too and with a second and fourth she is second overall. In third position Gea BARBIC (CRO) has 1 point more than YOUNG.
World Championship Men
With four Dutch sailors in the first five positions the Dutch men had a terrific start. Due to the wind these strong men were faster than most others. Douwe BROEKENS and Eduardo VAN VIANEN lead on three points (both a first and a second). Mathieu FREI (CAL) is in third place with a fourth and a second. This promises intense racing in the men's fleet.
The weather forecast for Monday is the same as for today: strong winds and high waves: a beautiful sailing day.
R de Haas (As Amended By ISAF). Image, Day one action from Scheveningen:© Laser Radial European Championship
