After two days of racing at the ISAF Nations Cup Regional Final (Europe II) in Gdynia, Poland, Annemiek Bekkering (NED) and Katarzyna Pic (POL) lead the way with 10 wins each from 12 matches. Racing win continue tomorrow.
ISAF Nations Cup is an international event to find the best nation in match racing around the world and to promote match racing format. ISAF Nations Cup consists of 7 Regional Finals, taking place from March to July 2011. Regional Finals winners will participate in the Grand Final of ISAF Nations Cup, which will take place 13-18 September in Sheboygan, USA.
Regional Finals will be sailed in South Africa, Austria, Bahrain, Poland, USA, Australia and Brazil. Winners go to Grand Final, which will be sailed with the defending champions France and hosts: the United States. The fight for ISAF Nations Cup 2011 title will take place in open category and women category.
Organizers - Polish Match Tour, PYA and Gdynia Sailing Days invite all spectators. Racing will take place just next to the city boulevard and each race will have live commentt for the audience. On Thursday and Friday we will have Round Robin (Qualification phase). On Saturday semifinals and finals will be sailed.
Standings (after 12 flights):
1 - NED - Annemiek Bekkering 10-2
2 - POL - Katarzyna Pic 10-2
3 - GBR - Josie Gibson 7-5
4 - DEN - Camilla Ulrikkeholm 7-5
5 - SUI - Alexa Bezel 4-8
6 - SWE - Caroline Sylvan 3-9
7 - GER - Anke Lukosh 1-11
For more information, visit www.polishmatch.pl