Ireland's Robert Dickson (HYC) and Sean Waddilove (SSC) mixed good with bad in today's three races, a disqualification for premature starting following 3rd and 1st place finishes. However, the chasing fleet didn't improve enough to displace the Irish from their 3rd place overall. And, more significantly, the nearest challengers for the Olympic slot fell further in the ranking to give the Irish pair a 38 point cushion entering the final stages.
Ryan Seaton (CSC) and Seafra Guilfoyle (RCYC) scored 13th, 11th and 14th to lie in 10th place.
Racing took place in an 8 to 10-knot easterly breeze, graced with warm sunshine.
The Irish sailors will look to consolidate their position tomorrow in the final three races, with a target of two Irish boats in the medal race, but more crucially, aiming to maintain the 38 point advantage to secure the Olympic berth.
Overall scores, 3 gold fleet races and medal race to come.
- 3 IRL Dickson/Waddilove 58pts
- 10 IRL Seaton/Guilfoyle 94pts
- 12 ITA Ferrarese/Togni 96pts
- 14 BEL Lefebvre/Pelsmaekers 102pts
- 15 ITA Crivelli/Chiste 107pts
- 16 ITA Anessi/Gamba 109pts
Full results here