The veteran Carl Buchan USA with son Jamie Buchan as crew defended the first place all thru the Star Western Hemisphere Championship, a Silver Star event, and earned title after the two races of yesterday held again in light winds around 8kn. The Olympic medalists Brian Ledbetter USA (Finn 92)/Magnus Liljeahl USA (Star 2000) finished on 2nd and Eric Doyle/Payson Infelise USA completed the podium in San Diego CA. ----- The ranking list and the news.
Carl Buchan/Jamie Buchan USA defended their lead in the three races sailed in San Diego yesterday in a moderate seabreeze. Eric Doyle/Payson Infelise USA, best of the day, follow only one point behind. Brian Ledbetter/Magnus Liljedahl USA moved up on 3rd. ----- The results and the event website.
After the race postponement on Wednesday due to high wind and seas, Carl Buchan/Jamie Buchan USA, ranks 1 and 4, have taken the lead after the light-wind races 1 and 2 held yesterday. Alan Terhune/Ian Coleman USA and Ben Mitchell/Patrick Powell USA follow on the rank 2 and 3. 23 teams from 3 nations completed the two races. ----- The ranking list and the news of the day.