MOURNIAC And CITEAU Grab Early Lead

Yesterday three races were completed under strong but perfect wind conditions (four to five Beaufort) for all four qualification groups. The French team of Jean François MOURNIAC and Franck CITEAU hold the lead with six points, closely followed by Mischa HEEMSKERK and Sander DE BOER (NED) and Andy WALSH and Ed BARNEY (GBR).

More than 60 competitors failed to notice the general recall flag in race three, and consequently only 12 boats turned back to restart. After long but patient hearings, the Jury decided not to give redress to all the 31 protestors.

Three more qualification races are due to be sailed today, in the built up to the gold and silver fleet for the finals starting on Wednesday 13 July.

Top Ten After Three Races

Pos	Nation	Helm	Crew	R1	R2	R3	Pts
1	FRA	Jean-Christophe MOURNIAC	Franck CITEAU	3	1	2	6
2	NED	Mischa HEEMSKERK	Sander BOER DE	2	7	1	10
3	GBR	Andy WALSH	Ed BARNEY	4	3	5	12
4	GER	Helge SACH	Christian SACH	4	9	2	15
5	FRA	Christophe RENAUD DE MALET	Alban ROSSOLLIN	2	14	3	19
6	FRA	Francois MORVAN	Matthieu VANDAME	8	9	19	36
7	NED	Eelco BOERS	Tjidde BOERS	16	22	3	41
8	FRA	Vaireaux MOANA	Petit ROMAIN	10	7	24	41
9	NED	Leen DEN HOLLANDER	Rogier DUIJNDAM	20	10	12	42
10	GER	Jorg GOSCHE	Arne GOSCHE	13	21	11	45