Sailors Remain in First Position

Published On: 16 August 2008

Elise Rechichi and Tessa Parkinson have remained in first place in the women’s 470 sailing class despite a day of ordinary conditions in Qingdao on Friday.

West Australian’s Rechichi and Parkinson are in first place overall after eight races with nine points separating them from the second placed crew from The Nethlerands.

Friday’s racing saw skipper Rechichi and crewmate Parkinson record a second and a fifth place to solidify their place a top the standings.

The pair will be back in the boat for another two races on Saturday, before the gold medal race on Monday afternoon.