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Day 6 Laser Worlds - Slingsby rebounds - but will it be enough?  - 12 February  2008
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 Tom Slingsby (AUS) bounced back in Toro Finals Race 9 of the Laser World Championship at Terrigal, Australia today, getting off in the front row. Second around the first two marks of the trapezoid course, the world champion went on to lead and win the race from Toby Schadewaldt (GER) and World Ranked No. 2 Paul Goodison (GBR).

Argentinean leader, Julio Alsogaray finished the race in sixth place, giving him a two point advantage over Slingsby overall following the nine races. Javier Hernandez (ESP) maintains third place following a fifth place in Race 9, whilst Vasilij Zbogar (SLO) moved up from sixth to fourth overall following a fourth in Race 9.

A further race is being sailed today in the Gold, Silver and Bronze fleets. Results should be known soon.

World Champion Tom Slingsby gets ready to race

(Photo Courtesy: Andrea Francolini)

A couple of General Recalls and in the Silver and Bronze fleets two OCS's today so far - the groups are more subdued after a multitude of Black Flags, DSQ's and other indiscretions yesterday.

In today's racing, the Race Committee is protesting BRA193011 (Bruno Fontes). The Brazilian, who finished Race 9 in 29th place, allegedly hit the finish boat at the end of that race.

In protest news from yesterday, a number of issues were resolved one way or another.

Race 6, FRA193048 protested GBR 193064. NED 193114 failed to keep clear as required by rule 13 and also broke rule 31.1. However, she will not be penalised further for these breaches as she retired from the race after finishing. GBR193064 failed to keep clear as required by rule 10. GBR193064 was not compelled to break rule 10. Protest upheld. GBR193064 is disqualified from Race 6.

Race 6, GBR193064 protested NED 193114. See case 3. Protest dismissed.

Race 6, Race Committee protested AUS193003. Protest withdrawn before hearing (protest lodged 39 minutes after protest time limit).

Results are provisional pending protests and ratification by Race Officials.

For all information on the Gosford Sailing Club hosted Laser World's, including mark roundings, photos and more on the Laser World Championship go to: http://aus08.laserinternational.org/

 

 

Further information:
Di Pearson,
2008 Laser Worlds media manager

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