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2018 Fareast 28R World Championship at Fuxian Lake, China - Overall

by International Fareast 28R Class Association 17 Oct 2018 01:40 AEDT 8-14 October 2018
2018 Fareast 28R World Championship - Day 4 © International FAREAST 28R Class Association

On a sunny day with great sailing conditions in Fuxian Lake, Wilfersail Racing team started the final day of the 2018 FAREAST 28R World Championship in the best way possible, winning the first race.

However on the second race they scored a 10th, giving Philippine Sailing Association - Standard Insurance the opportunity they were looking for. With consistent performances throughout the week they claimed second, leaving Wilfersail Racing team in third.

All eyes were on team RSA Magic. They started the day in first place with a six point advantage. They scored a second and then, in an amazing conclusion of the event, they were victorious in the final race and claimed the 2018 FAREAST 28R World Championship title!

Overall results can be found here

fareast28r.com/worlds2018

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