2007 IODA Asian Optimist Championship – Day 3
by Ho Shu Fen, SingaporeSailing on 12 Jul 2007
Singapore Team A, from left to right: Rachel Lee, Russell Kan, Ng Sue Shen, Luke Tan and Daniella Ng SingaporeSailing
A Sumatra, winds which usually occur during the South-West monsoon, brought heavy showers and winds packing in at above 30 knots in the mid-morning. However, it did nothing to curb the sailors’ enthusiasm to do their countries proud in the team racing event of the 2007 IODA Asian Championship.
The postponement flag was flown at around 9:56am with the rain finally subsiding at noon. Half an hour later, a slight breeze picked up and the relieved race committee downed the postponement flag, summoning the sailors to sea.
The consistent breeze of five knots was sufficient for the team racing event to take place. The races were held right near the beach hence attracting a number of supporters and curious onlookers. Viewers from shore can clearly observe the tactics and strategies employed by the various teams to outsmart and outplay their opponents.
The day ended with Singapore Team A clinching the top honours as champion while the team from Thailand came in second place. Team Japan was in third position.
Fleet racing continues on 13 July. There will be no races tomorrow as it is a rest day.
Participating countries in the team racing event: China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Thailand and Singapore.
For full results and photos, please visit http://iodaasians2007.sailing.org.sg
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