Magic Marine RS500 Worlds at Fraglia Vela Riva, Lake Garda - Day 4
by RS Class Association 26 Jul 2012 21:46 BST
23-27 July 2012
On day four of the racing the wind made a better appearance, allowing three races to be held in a fresh southerly breeze that fluctuated between around 10 and 17 knots. There were still areas of higher pressure to be found on the course and taken advantage of, with the occasional light patch to be careful to avoid.
Race one saw the Bad Boys Barend Hiltermann and Max Blom (NED) fly up the first beat to win the first upwind leg – they were clearly enjoying the stronger breeze and were keen to maximise its potential. A lighter downwind leg allowed current leaders Tim Wilkins and Heather Martin (GBR) to overtake, but they were chased for the rest of the way around the course. However they were able to hold off the Bad Boys for long enough to secure a first with Barend and Max getting their best position of the week so far in second. Paul and Greg Bartlett (GBR) were also performing well and finished third overall in race one. Wearing the blue jersey (signifying their current standing of third position on the leader board) they had a good day on the water and will keep the jerseys for tomorrow. Italians Luca Carini and Rudolfo Rubino also got their best score so far and claimed fourth position, with Carrie Howe and Mischa Heemskerk (USA) finishing in fifth – a well earned position after coming through from the back of the fleet.
Race two delivered a stronger and more consistent breeze, which bode well for Carrie and Mischa, the Bad Boys, Paul Childs and Chris O'Neill (GBR), and the wind-loving Swedes Johan Rook and Malin Broberg. Also chasing down the leading pack were Tobias and Max Freiman (SWE) who were flying upwind. Leading all girl team Wibke Wriggers and Annika Ellerbrock (GER) had a good race with very good upwind speed. It was Carrie and Mischa who claimed victory, ahead of Paul and Chris, followed closely by Bad Boys Barend and Max. Johan and Malin were in fourth, with Tim and Heather in fifth.
Race three proved that today's racing was all about winning the start – choosing the right end of the line and being first away was crucial for claiming clear wind. Tim and Heather were able to get away cleanly off the pin end of the start line, leading to the first mark and holding on to a clear win. There was a close battle between the next three boats who finished within spitting distance of each other. Carrie and Mischa prevailed ahead of Barend and Max, who finished in front of Greg and Paul. Luca and Rudolfo had another good result finishing in fifth.
At the end of race eight the overall standings see Tim and Heather (GBR) holding a 7 point lead over second place Carrie and Mischa (USA). Paul and Greg (GBR) are third, only one point ahead of Barend and Max (NED) in fourth. Johan and Malin (SWE) are currently in fifth. Two more races tomorrow will hopefully take place in the true force of the Ora (it bodes well that it has been very hot today) – so the top five is still all to play for.
After a day on the water it was time to cool off in the lake before the AGM in the bar. Later we have the crazy Dutch party to attend...if it's anything like Weymouth 2011 we're likely to be in for a treat!
Results after Day 4:
| Pos | Sail No | Helm & Crew | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Pts |
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| 1 | GBR 625 | Tim Wilkins, Heather Martin, Tara | -5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -5 | 1 | 8 |
| 2 | USA 499 | Carolyn Howe, Mischa Heemskerk, Magic Marine | 2 | -7 | 1 | -7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| 3 | GBR 959 | Gregory Bartlett, Paul Bartlett, Stoked | -13 | 3 | -8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 20 |
| 4 | NED 935 | Barend Hiltermann, Max Blom, Bad Boys | 1 | 6 | -19 | -11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 5 | SWE 112 | Johan Rook, Malin Broberg | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | -9 | 9 | 4 | -10 | 29 |
| 6 | GBR 7 | Paul Childs, Andrew Douglas | (ocs) | (dnc) | 4 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 41 |
| 7 | GER 851 | Wibke Wriggers, Annika Ellerbrock | 3 | 9 | -17 | 6 | 12 | -14 | 7 | 6 | 43 |
| 8 | ITA 950 | Luca Carlini, Rodolfo Rubino | -18 | 11 | -21 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 57 |
| 9 | ITA 740 | Mauro Finazzi, Walter Bragagnini | (ocs) | 2 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 6 | 8 | -26 | 57 |
| 10 | ITA 946 | Luca Abergo, Stefano Costini | 12 | -17 | 9 | 5 | -13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 60 |
| 11 | ITA 943 | Filippo Bucciarelli, Gabriele Tropiano | 7 | 10 | 12 | -15 | -23 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 61 |
| 12 | NED 964 | Michiel Geerling, Hilde van Susante, Rafiki | -19 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 3 | -21 | 9 | 15 | 68 |
| 13 | SWE 51 | Martin Johansson, Axel Johansson | -16 | 8 | -25 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 68 |
| 14 | ITA 945 | Filippo Maccari, Martina Gommellini | 10 | 4 | -26 | 16 | 8 | 18 | -33 | 17 | 73 |
| 15 | SWE 821 | Stephen Fassberg, Jonathan Fassberg | 15 | (ocs) | 13 | 13 | -27 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 76 |
| 16 | SWE 111 | Peter Bokmark, Gunilla Bokmark, Alvan | 17 | 12 | -24 | 8 | 14 | 16 | -21 | 14 | 81 |
| 17 | ITA 944 | Francesco Bozano, Andrea Dellepiane | 6 | 21 | 10 | 17 | (dsq) | 13 | 19 | -27 | 86 |
| 18 | ITA 949 | Alinovi Andrea, Gommellini Tommaso | 11 | 14 | 23 | 14 | -28 | 10 | -25 | 21 | 93 |
| 19 | NED 911 | Richard Rot, Marieke Gijzel | 9 | 19 | -30 | 19 | 7 | 23 | -24 | 20 | 97 |
| 20 | NED 737 | Stephanie Grootscholten, Chantalle Grootscholten | 8 | 15 | 6 | -29 | 19 | -36 | 29 | 23 | 100 |
| 21 | ITA 812 | Matteo Savio, Enrico Guagliardo | 14 | -23 | 14 | 21 | 10 | -27 | 22 | 19 | 100 |
| 22 | NED 777 | Marleen Blomsma, Jody de Jager | 22 | -26 | -31 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 106 |
| 23 | SWE 89 | Max Freiman, Tobias | -29 | 13 | 28 | 23 | -32 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 111 |
| 24 | NED 965 | Willemijn van Susante, Nick van Alphen | -23 | 16 | 22 | -24 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 22 | 116 |
| 25 | GBR 939 | Emma Taylor, Derk Bottema | -31 | 20 | 7 | 26 | 15 | 30 | 23 | (dnc) | 121 |
| 26 | GBR 636 | Richard Matthews, Luke Carter | -32 | 25 | -34 | 27 | 18 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 128 |
| 27 | NED 654 | Frank van Leeuwen, Lennart van den Dool | 27 | 29 | -33 | -30 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 138 |
| 28 | SWE 22 | Henrik Sillen, Ulf Larsson | -34 | -31 | 15 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 149 |
| 29 | GBR 884 | Finlay Curran, George Jorgensen | 21 | 28 | -29 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | -29 | 150 |
| 30 | GBR 941 | Will Summers, Ben Rahemtulla | 25 | 24 | -35 | 22 | -33 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 152 |
| 31 | ITA 947 | Simone Bonavita, Alessio Bellico, Nemesi | 26 | 22 | 27 | -35 | 24 | -28 | 28 | 28 | 155 |
| 32 | GBR 604 | David Bickerton, Harry Bruce | 20 | 32 | 16 | -34 | 29 | 31 | -36 | 33 | 161 |
| 33 | NED 928 | Jochem Slikboer, Anna Bertling, NNB | 24 | 30 | 18 | -32 | -35 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 166 |
| 34 | NED 763 | Karlijn van den Boogaard, Gijs van Lieshout | 30 | 34 | 20 | -36 | 31 | -35 | 34 | 32 | 181 |
| 35 | GBR 638 | William Slater, Kevin Murphy, Fat Boys | 28 | 27 | -36 | 33 | -34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 188 |
| 36 | ITA 713 | Andrea Fronti, Chiara Santuliana | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | -35 | -35 | 192 |
