(written by Secundino Cigarron Guldris, edited by Liz Baylis)

The Grade 3 Punta Lagoa Trophy began today with winds that finally grew to a strong 16 knots in the afternoon. Ten skippers are competing in this event: 5 from France (Doulos Mailys, Delphine Casas, Julie Bossard, Matilde Geron, and Annie Bertin); 4 from Spain (María Campos, Sandra Azon, Mar Castanedo, and Amelia Gomez); and 1 from Portugal (Catalina Lopes).

10 SUN FAST Boats are being provided and the sailors are enjoying the excellent organization in a club with good resources.

On the water it was a tough day at the beginning with very light winds, which only allowed the completion of 1 flight. After 5 hours waiting, strong wind from NNE about 16 knots allowed the running of 3 more flights. Very exciting matches were between some competitors as Bertin vs Bossard and Delphine Casas vs Sandra Azon, and between spanish skippers Campos vs Azon.

Event website

Results

Pictures are available at www.flickr.com/groups/291817@N25

Tomorrow more…..