Laser Radial - Big breeze, high waves on the first day of the Women's North American Midwinters - Fort Lauderdale USA

Much wind (25 kn) and high waves (2-3 m) on the first day of the Laser Radial Midwinter's of Fort Lauderdale. Winning the three races, Marit Bouwmeester NED confirmed her reputation as a big-breeze-sailor, and equally solid in her comeback was Anna Tunnicliffe USA with three 2nd positions, holding rank 2 overall, ahead of Alicia Cebrian ESP, a new name among the best Laser girls on 3rd, tied with Nathalie Brugger SUI who had also an excellent first big-breeze day just restarting her Olympic campaign after a one year's break. Being 4th overall, she is actually ahead of the last World Cup winner Paige Railey USA. The results.

Posted: 6th Feb 2010