Light breezes at BoatUS Santa Maria Cup
by Event media on 1 Jun 2009
Photo: SailFastPhotos - BoatUS Santa Maria Cup BoatUS Press Room
Light winds prevented the race from the beginning of racing at BoatUS Santa Maria Cup until 2pm.
Only one flight was accomplished having significant effect on the standings.
The first flight broke the tie between Liz Baylis (USA) and Claire Leroy (FRA) –giving Claire the clear lead. Three teams tied with 5 wins, one team with four wins, any of which can make it to the final four. The race was cut short due to a major thunderstorm.
Results after 8 flights (one flight remaining in round robin):
Leroy (FRA) – 7-1
Baylis (USA) - 6-2
Bossard (FRA), Tulloch (USA), and Spithill (AUS) - Tied at 5-3
Mariani (ITA) - 4-4
Lovell (USA) and Fisher (USA) - Tied at 3-5
Senfft (BRA) - 2-6
Ramires (POR) - 0-8
5/28/2009 - BoatUS Santa Maria Cup - Day Two results
Light winds continued on Day 2 at the BoatU.S. Santa Maria Cup Race, but, they held steady long enough for 5 flights to be completed. Currently France’s Claire Leroy and the USA’s Liz Baylis are tied for 1st place with six points each. Four teams are lurking in the shadows with four points each.
http://www.santamariacup.org/news.asp
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