(BoatUS Santa Maria Cup web site: www.santamariacup.org)

Light winds continued on Day 2 at the BoatU.S. Santa Maria Cup Race, but, they held steady long enough for 5 flights to be completed. Currently France’s Claire Leroy and the USA’s Liz Baylis are tied for 1st place with six points each. Four teams are lurking in the shadows with four points each.

Stronger winds are expected Friday when racing will continue in Annapolis, Maryland.

Results after 7 flights:
Baylis (USA) and Leroy (FRA) – Tied at 6-1
Bossard (FRA), Mariani (ITA), Tulloch (USA), and Spithill (AUS) - Tied at 4-3
Lovell (USA) and (Fisher (USA) - Tied at 3-4
Senfft (BRA) - 1-6
Ramires (POR) - 0-7

Raced annually for the past 16 years under the leadership of Eastport Yacht Club, Annapolis, Maryland, the BoatU.S Santa Maria Cup features 10 teams of 4 women competing in a round-robin set of match races. This format is similar to the America’s Cup challenge. The 2009 event has attracted teams from: Australia, Brazil, France, Italy, Portugal and the United States.

About BoatU.S.:

BoatU.S. – Boat Owners Association of The United States – is the nation’s leading advocate for recreational boaters providing its 600,000 members with government representation, programs and money saving services. For membership information visit www.BoatUS.com or call 800-395-2628.

About Eastport Yacht Club:

Located on the Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland, Eastport Yacht Club is a small 600 member club dedicated to boating and racing. The club has gained a strong international reputation for conducting sailing regattas. More information is available at www.Eastportyc.org.

For more information, please contact Clare Vanderbeek at 410.507.5025