Julien Bontemps wins Mens Mistral at Sail Melbourne
by Di Pearson on 18 Jan 2004
Lars Kepplich Yachting Australia
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Julien Bontemps (FRA) had the Mistral Mens sailboard at the Sail Melbourne Regatta wrapped up yesterday, but that did not stop him from racing and winning the final Race 11 today on a windy Port Phillip Bay.
Bontemps, like his French counterpart, Faustine Merret in the Mistral Womens, did not look back from Day one, winning eight of the 11 races, his worst result also a fifth placing.
Max Oberemko (UKR) grabbed a second place today to finish his regatta overall with 17 points from Lars Kleppich (AUS). Kleppich finished third today for third place – not a bad effort, being the oldest man in the fleet – 36 years old and a father of two – he still has what it takes and looks like representing Australia in Athens – his third Olympics.
Eleven competitors from five nations contested the Mistral Mens including some of the top boardsailors from around the world.
A prize giving will be held tonight by the host, Sandringham Yacht Club.
For full information, results and photos go to: www.sailmelbourne.com.au
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