ight winds, strong winds, shifty winds, stable winds, rain, shine - Lake Constance is throwing up all imaginable conditions to test the skippers at Match Race Germany, the opening event of the 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour.

Lucy Macgregor (GBR) won the St. Quay Women's Match Race on 19 May defeating home nation favourite Julie Bossard (FRA) 3-1 in the final.

There were no Saturday surprises at the St. Quay Women's Match Race, as all four of the crews that dominated the double round-robin also qualified for the semi-finals.

"It's not normally like this" - a phrase regularly heard in sailing circles in reference to 'unusual weather', but for once this has worked in the favour of competitors at Match Race Germany, the opening event of the Alpari World Match Racing Tour

Great Britain's Lucy Macgregor remains at the top in at the Saint Quay Women's Match Race with Julie Bossard (FRA) and Stephanie Roble (USA) just one victory behind

Lake Constance remained well behaved for day two of Match Race Germany, the opening event of the 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour.

A lengthy day on Lake Constance marked the start of Match Race Germany and the opening round of the 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour. With the wind off Langenargen just strong enough to sail but rarely getting above 10 knots, the organisers ripped through ten flights of the qualifying round, bringing all of the 12 international teams up to five races sailed.

The St. Quay Women's Match Race in St Quay-Portrieux, France kicked off on 16 May and Great Britain's Lucy Macgregor remains undefeated after seven straight victories.