Musto Skiff Europeans at Lake Garda, Italy - Day 4
by Paul Manning 5 Sep 2009 09:29 BST
1-3 September 2009
The Garda Gods looked kindly on the fleet for their final day, and with continued sunshine and 18 knot southerly breeze the sailors were blessed with the best that the lake can offer!
Race 11
With Richard Stenhouse secure as the champion a battle ensued between his closest rivals for the remaining podium places. Andy Peake, Russ Clark, Marcus Hamilton and Graeme Oliver faught throughout the race with Stenhouse for the victory, but the champion prevailed to take the win from Oliver and Hamilton. Peake taking 4th and Clark 6th. It is noteworthy that Marcus Hamilton and the other two Australian sailors showed tremendous speed at times, and will certainly be ones to watch in the 2011 World Championships in Melbourne.
Race 12
With an air of confidence, and just that little bit more speed, it was Stenhouse who again took the victory from Bruce Keen, Andy Peake and 1st day overall leader John Reekie.
The fleet were delighted to welcome Peter Harken earlier in the week to their regatta, and he shared the enthusiasm of the class, confirming sponsorship for the 2011 European Championships in Slovenia.
The sailors are now looking forward to a relaxing Saturday by the lake to watch the World famous Centomiglia Race.