Veal takes lead at Moth Europeans

by Di Pearson on 23 Jul 2004 Australia’s Rohan Veal has taken the lead in the Moth Europeans after further racing on a mist-ridden Portland Harbour in England overnight.

Racing in these unsteady flying machines got underway in a steady 10-13 knot breeze, which had diminished to 5 knots and under by day’s end.

Veal, who is one of only two Australian entries and represents Black Rock Sailing Club in Melbourne, had a win and a third place to secure his five point lead from the local second placed Ian Forsdike. Sven Kloppenburg (GER) is a distant third place – a further 12 points behind Kloppenburg.

The series concludes tonight Sydney time.

Top ten after 5 races:

1. Rohan Veal, AUS, 12 points

2. Ian Forsdike, GBR, 17

3. Sven Kloppenburg, GER, 29

4. Simon Payne, GBR, 35

5. Martin Harrison, GBR, 36

6. Liz Pudney, GBR, 43

7. J. Philip Henry, GBR, 44

8. Mark Robinson, SIN, 48

9. Alan Watson, GBR, 62

10. Colin Newman, GBR, 63

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