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31 May 2007, 02:33 pm

Americans Lead The Way

BoatU.S. Santa Maria Cup 2007

Annapolis, USA

In near-perfect weather, the home American teams dominated the opening seven flights at the first day of the ISAF Grade 1 BoatU.S. Santa Maria Cup. Sally BARKOW (USA) and Liz BAYLIS (USA) both posted perfect 7-0 records to head the field of top women's match racers in Annapolis, USA.

BARKOW and BAYLIS, both former winners of the championship and both also former ISAF Women's Match Racing World Champions, swept all before them on the opening day. However with a double round robin scheduled to decide the four semi-finalists, plenty of racing remains before either of them can be assured a place in the knockout stages.

The international challenge is led by world #1 Claire LEROY (FRA) on a 4-2 record, whilst Katie SPITHILL (AUS), the defending champion, and Christelle PHILIPPE (FRA) also both started well on 4-3 scores.

Katy-Pyle LOVELL (USA), Lorenza MARIANI (ITA), Joann FISHER (USA) and Nicky SOUTER (AUS) are all tied at two points each, whilst Liz HJORTH (USA is still to register a win and lies in last place.

The world-class match racing continues in Annapolis through to the finals on 2 June. New this year, spectators will be able to tune their VHF radios to channel 78 for live commentary on the races as they happen.

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