Racing today was perfect - flat, beautiful water and LOTS OF WIND. Race 3 begin in a solid 20 knots after a hour delay on water due to shifty winds. Both races today had Andrea & Alejandro Foglia at the weather mark first. By the 1st gybe mark, the Umpierre
brothers of Uruguay took the lead only to be passed by Paradeda/Kieling on the 2nd reach. At the finish, Paradeda crossed first followed by Umpierre and Ocariz/Lopez of ARG.The wind began to increase to 22 knots but the RC was able to get the race off after 1 start. It was full hiking mode and screaming reaches on the double triangle courses with a few boats upside down. No broken masts, but a few shrouds pulled out and lots of wet, tired sailors. As someone said, "this race separated the girls from the boys" with Andrea Foglia showing the boys the way around the course from start to finish, extending her lead. Diego Garcia/Martin Dovat of Uruguay crossed 2nd with Paradeda/Kieling in 3rd taking the days top honors.
Full results on the website:
Leaders after 4 races:
Paradeda/Kieling BRA
Bethlem/Bianchi BRA
Rodriguez/Rios USA
Defazio/Finck URU
Foglias URU
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