RACE 1:After an average start the team battled hard on the upwind leg and even after an unlucky wind shift managed to round the mark in eighth place. At the bottom mark, with a bold move, the CIT crew managed to gain 3 places and continued to gain on the fleet and by the last mark rounding CIT were in third place and held this to the finish. A great achievement considering the conditions and their placing at the first mark.
RACE 2: The breeze looked unlikely to hold out for the teams for the second race of the day the sea breeze kicked in nice and early and the race was underway with little delay.
The fleet were sent on a long beat to a rock off the island of Iles du Frioul, where CIT were mid fleet. After rounding the rock the fleet seemed to be forever switching positions, some staying by the shore of the island and others heading out to the bay hoping for some fresh breeze. CIT went from ninth to fourth and back to sixth. The racing made excellent viewing for the spectators who were lucky enough to be enjoying yet another fabulous day in the South of France. CIT went on to pick off England and finished in fifth place
Due to lack of wind last evening (Tues) the night race was cancelled
Current overall standings are:
1 Italy 15 points.
2 Czech Republic 27 points.
3 CIT on 28 points.
4 France (Audencia) 30 points.
5 USA 31 points.
6 Switzerland 32 points
7 England 39 points
8 Scotland 46 points
9 UL 55 points
10 Wales 59 points
11 France (Poly) 62 points
12 Japan 72 points
