Current world champion, Claire LEROY (FRA) and Elizabeth BAYLIS (USA) are tied for first place with six points each. Four teams are lurking in the shadows with four points each.

Stronger winds are expected for Friday when racing will continue in Annapolis, Maryland.

Current standings (ISAFWorld Match Race Ranking rank in parenthesis)
1. Elizabeth BAYLIS, USA (6), 6 wins -1 loss
2. Claire LEROY , FRA (1), 6-1
3. Katie SPITHILL, AUS (7), 4-3
4. Julie BOSSARD, FRA (14), 4-3
5. Lorenza MARIANI, ITA (24), 4-3
6. Genevieve TULLOCH, USA (44), 4-3
7. Katy LOVELL, USA (22), 3-4
8. Jo Ann FISHER, USA (43), 3-4
9. Juliana SENFFT, BRA (58), 1-6
10. Maria RAMIRES, POR (48), 0-7

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