Finally, the breeze was a little stronger in Istanbul, a moderate 10-14 knots. With seven races in the books and the discard taking effect, there were major changes in both Laser fleets. But nothing is cast in stone before today's finale. In the Radial Boys fleet, Thomas Saunders NZL took over the lead and is 3 points clear of Giovanni Coccoluto ITA and Keerati Bualong THA. Another point back is Hermann Tomasgaard NOR.
Chiara Steinmüller GER, the Radial Girls leader of Wednesday, crashed out of the top 15, while Amélie Riou FRA won both races to move up to 5th. The new leader is Viktorja Andrulyte LTU, followed by Erika Reineke USA who started the series in 12th and worked her way up. In third is Michelle Broekhuizen NED followed by Marketa Audiyova CZE. The event website.