Thailand and Malaysia also in the final ! Behind the already qualified South Africa and Ukraine, they secured the trip to Bahrain in autumn with second places in their groups. Once again, breeze and sunshine made for a perfect sailing day yesterday. The reports Group 7 and Group 8.

North-easterly winds with 10-15kn and sunshine made for a perfect sailing day on Lake Neuchâtel yesterday. ----- With two race wins each in their group, South Africa - see report and ranking of Group 7 - and Ukraine - see Group 8 - have qualified for the final in autumn. Today, Malaysia and India will duel for the second place in the final in Group 7 and Thailand and Singapore, 5 points behind, in Group 8. We will broadcast the races live from 11am.

Yesterday, the moderate winds on Lake Neuchâtel were enough for another race in the 5th and last qualifier for the Gold Cup Final in autumn. ----- With a race win, South Africa took the lead in Group 7, tied for second place with Malaysia - the report with Group 7 ranking. In Group 8, Ukraine climbed on top with a race win over Thailand, who are tied on points - the Group 8 report. ----- Today and tomorrow we will broadcast the decisions live (see above).

In light winds, the 5th and final qualifying round for the October Gold Cup finals in Qatar began yesterday on Lake Neuchâtel. With 1st and 2nd places, Malaysia took the lead in Group 7 - the Group 7 report. With two 2nd place finishes, Thailand took the lead in Group 8 - the report.