J/24 World Championships at Malmö, Sweden - Day 3
by Event Media 18 Aug 2010 11:48 PDT
15-20 August 2010
J/24 worlds at Malmö, Sweden day 3 © Malmö Segel Sällskap
Americans take the lead
Three days into the championship Tim Healey (USA) leads followed by Tony Parker (USA) with Andrea Casale (ITA) in third. Healey took over the lead yesterday when he his black flag disqualification was overturned and extended it today with one more win and a second place in race six. Ian Southworth (GBR) is in 4th overall with Stefan Karsunke (GER) following on in fifth.
The weather forecast is finally promising, still good wind and sailing conditions expected - but from tomorrow without rain. The Principal Race Officer Peter Reggio is being kept busy with all shifts and gusts.
More information and full results on the event website.