Melges 32 European Championships
Written by Paul Goodison | 21 May 2010
After a testing week in Cagliari, Sardinia Team Red came out on top to become European Champions 2010.
The racing was close all week, after the lighter winds on day one and a score of 1st, 6th, 1st it was all about consolidating the lead.The winds increased as the week progressed and after loosing a day due to the Mistral it was a 7.45am launch on the final day heading out in to 30 knots. With the winds blowing so hard it was all about getting round the race course in one piece.
We ended up 5th in the final race to take the European Crown. It was a good regatta with a mix of conditions and a exhilarating final day. The crew did an amazing job all week and Jo steered the boat brilliantly.
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Its back in my Laser for a few days in Weymouth before heading over to Holland next weekend for Delta Lloyd, the 5th ISAF World Cup Event.