European Laser Standard Youth Championship 2008
Fri 25th July 2008 - Fri 1st Aug 2008
FRANCE, Douarnenez
Thurs 31st July 2008 - Day 6
Evan Scott maintains his overall lead
2 races were sailed for each of the fleets today.
In the Laser Standard Youth Boy's fleet Evan Scott maintained his overall lead even with an 11th and a DNF today. His DNF has now been discarded allowing him to stay at the top of the leader board. Philipp Buhl (GER) sits in 2nd place overall after scoring a 10th and a 6th today. Jesper Stulheim (SWE) moves up to 3rd place overall after scoring a 5th in race 7 and a 1st in race 8. There are only 7 points separating the top 3 sailors, so there is all play for on the final day of racing.
Wed 30th July 2008 - Day 5
Evan Scott takes the overall lead
Sailors were greeted today by dry, sunny weather and great sailing conditions. 2 races were sailed for each of the fleets
In the Laser Standard Youth Boy's fleet Evan Scott has taken the overall lead from Joshua Junior after scoring 2 bullets today. It was a disappointing day for former leader Joshua Junior who scored a 14th in race 5 and a 35th in race 6. Now that 6 races have been sailed a discard comes into play allowing Junior to discard his 35th place from today. He is now in 5th place overall. James Burman (AUS) is currently in 2nd place overall, 11 points behind Evan Scott.
Tues 29th July 2008 - Day 4
Two races sailed in 20 knots
After yesterday's lack of wind sailors were greeted today with sunshine and 20 knot winds. Racing commenced on time with 2 races successfully held for each of the fleets.
In the Laser Standard fleet Joshua Junior (NZL) moves to first overall with a 2nd in race 3 and a bullet in race 4. Jesper Stulheim (SWE) is just 2 points behind in 2nd place overall after two 2nd places today.
Mon 28th July 2008 - Day 3
No racing due to lack of wind in Douarnenez
Racing was due to commence at 14:00 but was postponed and finally cancelled at 15:30 due to lack of wind.
Sun 27th July 2008 - Day 2
Racing begins in Douarnenez
The first day of racing got underway in the European Laser Standard Youth Championship today. The first boats got on the water at 12:00 with racing starting at 14:00.
Rob Spencer (GBR) started well with a win in race 1 but was unlucky in race 2 after being disqualified, along with several others, for being over the start line under the black flag. Volodimyr Vladymyrov (UKR) was the other race 1 winner and sits in 2nd overall after scoring a 7th in race 2. Philipp Buhl (GER) and Joshua Junior (NZL) were both winners in race 2 and sit in 4th and 6th places respectively on the overall leader board.
Sat 26th July 2008 - Day 1
The European Laser Standard Youth Championship began today with a practise race followed by the opening ceremony. At the ceremony, the town of Douarnenez offered a welcome present to the youngest sailor from each country.