Briton's occupy top three on penultimate day of Moth Worlds

For the weekend racing of the YANMAR Moth Worlds 2016, the Hayama Port received many visitors who wanted to see world top level Moth sailing competition.

Even those who were not familiar with yachting came out to support with a long queue for tickets.
 
However, due to very light winds in the morning, the participants had to wait for a long time to start racing. With an afternoon start, the continued south-southwesterly breeze of 6-7 knots allowed for three races to be completed.
 
Robert Greenhalgh (GBR) scored a 1,2,1 during the three races making some remarkable performances. Although he was in first place on Day 1, he had to retire from two races on Day 2 due to the damages on his boat. He is currently third, five points behind the top.
 
Paul Goodison (GBR) holding a leading position in the championships continued his steady racing and stays in first place. Young British sailor, Chris Rashley is following Goodison, just two points behind. On the penultimate day all top three were occupied by British sailors with Australia’s Scott Babbage in fourth.
 
Looking at the Japanese participants, Hiroki Goto had some cracking performances and reached twelfth. Kohei Kajimoto dropped down to eleventh and is 15 points ahead of Goto.
 
Only three more races remain on the final day to close the championships.