Gentle start brings relief for Gilmour
Sailing
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Sailing
STUART ALEXANDER
reports from Sete, France
The big names were given a gentle start to the Coupe Brut, third of the five Faberge Grand Prix match-racing regattas, with just three races of Division A being sailed after a 7-9 knot Mediterranean southerly came in during yesterday afternoon.
Australia's Peter Gilmour, the French gold medallist Thierry Peponet, the Netherlands' Roy Heiner and Australia's Neville Wittey all had 100 per cent records. Their prey were Denmark's Mort Henriksen, French regional qualifier Nicolas Berenger, and two of the three female skippers, Christine Briand and Dawn Riley.
With two more days to complete the round-robins for both divisions of eight boats, the committee was hoping to squeeze more races into the evening, but the quarter-final places seem destined for the seeds.
Enjoying better conditions was the international gathering of Swan owners in Cowes. Only one British boat managed a top-three place in a 16-mile race around the eastern Solent. Keith Miller won Class One in Crackerjack, while the Dutch celebrated second through Klaus Nijpens in Anna Barbe.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments