160 Optimists compete in North Islands at Taupo

'Nick Egnot-Johnson took the lead and the new YNZ Bib 1 on day one at the Opti North Islands at Taupo at the weekend and didn’t look back!'    NZ Optimist Team    Click Here to view large photo The Optimist North Islands were recently hosted by Lake Taupo Yacht Club, Nov 16-18, and were held in very challenging conditions including a wide range of wind strengths and cold temperatures throughout. The open fleet had 160 sailors from across 14 NZ Clubs and 5 Australian Clubs. Nick Egnot- Johnson from Murrays Bay Sailing Club sailed consistently in the 12 race event finishing 6 points ahead of his club mate Leonard Takahshi-Fry in second place. Alec Brodie (Middle Harbour/RPAYC Australia) sailed solidly into third. Karensa Jennings also from Murrays Bay Sailing Club was the first girl, finishing 10th overall. Green fleet presented 44 sailors over 11 clubs with 2 from Australia. Conditions challenged Green Fleet sailors limiting their series to 5 races. Torbay Sailing Club sailor Reece Caufield finished first (points count back) followed closely by David Robinson and Campbell Stanton. Thank you Taupo Yacht Club and all those that volunteered to help run this great event. by NZIODA - 10:43 AM Fri 30 Nov 2012 GMT Click here for printer friendly version Click here to send us feedback or comments about this story. If you want to send this story to a friend, please use link below http://www.sail-world.com/indexs.cfm?nid=104257 Based on your current download speed Sail-World has delivered large images (660 pixels long side.)  If you would like to see only small images (300 pixels long side) click here .  For medium sized images (500 pixels long side) click here .  If you would prefer to see text only (without pictures) click here Click for further information on New Zealand Sailing Related News Stories: 03 May 2013  18ft skiffs: Steinlager ANZAC Regatta - Video from Saturday 29 Apr 2013  America's Cup: Artemis Racing's David Brooke leaves San Fran hospital 28 Apr 2013  Steinlager ANZAC 18fter Trophy: Sunday brings respite from big breezes 26 Apr 2013  Steinlager ANZAC 18fters: Day 2 - That’s what was in the brochure! 25 Apr 2013  ANZAC 18ft Series: Big breeze plays havoc with Kiwis on Day 1 23 Apr 2013  America's Cup: Artemis Racing's David Brooke on the improve 11 Apr 2013  Harken Young 88 Nationals attract top Pro-Am talent 02 Apr 2013  New Zealand claims South Pacific title in the Javelin class 24 Mar 2013  Auckland Cup: Video of TeamVodafoneSailing's dismasting 22 Mar 2013  Auckland Cup: TeamVodafoneSailing drops rig on opening day

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