Sailing News

18 Footer – Spring Championship – Sydney AUS – stormy winds for Race 4


A fresh 25-30kn wind prevailed on Sydney Harbour yesterday morning during the fourth race of the 18-Footer Spring Championship, as could be noted in the live stream transmission on this website. Only 7 of the 16 teams started to the race, and 4 of them finished the stormy ride. Only Tech 2 with Jack McCartney AUS remained without capsize, winning the heat with a 12min 32sec advantage on Yandoo with John Winning AUS. The third-ranked SMEG with Dave OConner AUS crossed the finish line swimming, as – sailing on the 2nd position – they flipped over 100 meter before the line. —– The news and the results.