After two races in the Star Worlds Ireland lie sixth and 18th in an 86–boat fleet on the Swedish west coast at Varberg. Peter O'Leary and Tim Goodbody lie sixth just five points behind former World Champions Hamish Pepper and Craig Monk from New Zealand. Dun Laoghaire pair Max Treacy and Anthony Shanks lie 18th. Yesterday's racing was cancelled bue to lack of wind and the plan is to hold both races three and four today.
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