Splash Worlds at Portland Sailing Academy Overall
by Colin Chettleburgh 27 Jul 2002 14:01 BST
The Splash World Championships and Flash Eurocup Races were held this week in Portland Harbour, using the superb facilities of the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy. 193 entries from as far away as New Zealand and America had entered, and have enjoyed a full weeks racing, both in the harbour and Weymouth bay. Weather conditions all week have been excellent, with a mix of sunny and cloudy days, and winds consistently between force 2 to 4 with one days racing being held in winds gusting to Force 6.
Splash Gold Fleet Results
9 races were held over the week and, with 83 entries in the Gold Fleet, competition was fierce. The overall winner was Shandy Buckley from New Zealand, winner of the Silver Fleet last year in France, with Filip Pietrzak of Poland in second and Morgan Gutenkunst of America in third. First British boat home was Andrew Friend.
Splash Silver Fleet Results
8 races were held with 73 entries in the Silver Fleet, where lack of skill was made up with more determination. The winner was Agnieszka Cebulska of Poland with Claudia Juan of Spain finishing second and Alfred Lachappelle of Belgium finishing third. First British boat home was Chris Schonhut.
Flash Eurocup Fleet Results
14 races were held during the week for the Flash Fleet, where, with a smaller fleet of 37 entries and more experience racing was tight. The overall winner by a clear margin was Erwin Veldman of the Netherlands, last year’s Splash champion, with his elder brother Stephen in second place and Raul Gonzalez of Spain in third place. First British boat home was Ben Bainbridge and the first girl home was Hilke Harms of the Netherlands.
For daily reports and full results, visit the website at www.splashworldwide.org.