Smith and Clark Remain in Gold Medal Contention
WAIS sailors are in with a shot at medals in two classes at the 2012 ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship in Dublin, Ireland.
Carrie Smith and Ella Clark continue to lead the way in the 420 girls class with the pair now three points ahead of the second placed Italian crew following 10thand second place finishes on Wednesday.
“Today was a very tricky day, the conditions really tested us but we are happy with where we are positioned,” said Smith. “With three more races we are determined to keep going and holding our own. We can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!”
Smith and Clark are competing at their second ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship after finishing just off the podium in fourth last year in Croatia.
Fellow WAIS scholarship holder, Mark Spearman has moved back into the medals in the Laser Radial boys class, ending the day third overall following a 17thand a 16th.
Spearman is now just two points behind second and a further 11 off the lead in what is turning out to be a high scoring regatta.
– Yachting Australia