2019 IOM World Championships - Brazil Day 3
The Championship has reached the half way mark, and tomorrow is a rest day - which by all accounts will be very welcome. The heat was on in Porto Alegra today - on and off the water. Reigning World Champion, Zvonko Jelacic made a solid move today, putting a small but solid buffer between himself and the chasing pack.
By the end of Day 3, 12 races have been completed. In a fleet of 76 boats, Zvonko has not had a finish outside the top ten, and is dropping a seventh and a fourth place! Peter Stollery's charge hit a bit of a road block late on day 3, and he will start the next day in B fleet after a difficult race 12.
Our Aussies had a mixed bag today, with the best performance coming from Paul Jones, who continues to make solid progress up the leader board into 5th place overall. Unfortunately, Sean's dream run stumbled at the last couple of hurdles, notching up a couple of finishes somewhere in the 20s. He too will start the day in B fleet, looking forward to trying to get his program back on track.
Rosco struggled in the lighter conditions, and is hoping for the wind to blow for the rest of the event, as his speed picks up as the wind does.
Looking at the photo below, and if you listen really hard, you will be able to hear Rosco calling out 'I've got you on toast Zvonko!'
Our Aussie skippers are currently palced as follows: Paul Jones 5th, Sean Wallis 8th, Rosco Bennett 16th, Doug Allen 18th, John Cole-Cook 24th, Russell Grey 52nd, John Gower 54th and Edgar Vitte 57th.
How hard is it to do well at this level? Have a look at the photos below and imagine trying to negotiate some of these situations!!
Tomorrow is the rest day, so the evening BBQ was put on at the Yacht Club. From all accounts the evening went off pretty well. It looks as though the Brazillians know how to BBQ too!
Results after 12 Races as follows:
Results
| Pos | Name/Club | Sail No. /Design | Nett | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAWSON, Glenn CHAMPION LAKES (WA) | AUS 76 V10 | 35.0 | 58.0 |
| 2 | WALLIS, SEAN CHAMPION LAKES (WA) | AUS 171 V11 | 39.0 | 68.0 |
| 3 | WALKER, Lindsay KOGARAH BAY RADIO YACHT CLUB (NSW) | AUS 02 K2 | 47.0 | 75.0 |
| 4 | BENNETT, Ross HARRINGTON WATERS RADIO SAILORS (WA) | AUS 39 V10 SHAKER | 59.0 | 88.0 |
| 5 | VITTE, Edgar PERTH RADIO SAILING CLUB (WA) | AUS 69 V10 | 71.0 | 112.0 |
| 6 | TORPY, Greg WYNNUM MANLY RADIO MODEL YACHT CLUB (QLD) | AUS 125 V10 | 73.0 | 148.0 |
| 7 | BUCHANAN, Peter HARRINGTON WATERS RADIO SAILORS (WA) | AUS 115 BRITPOP! | 77.0 | 118.0 |
| 8 | MEWS, Robert CHAMPION LAKES (WA) | AUS 41 V10 | 88.0 | 124.0 |
| 9 | SHERRIFF, Ian CHAMPION LAKES (WA) | AUS 85 V10 | 93.0 | 144.0 |
| 10 | ALLEN, Doug WYNNUM MANLY RADIO MODEL YACHT CLUB (QLD) | AUS 72 V10 | 98.0 | 141.0 |
| 11 | DONAHER, Barry CHAMPION LAKES (WA) | AUS 17 CHIENZ 2 | 113.0 | 172.0 |
| 12 | HOWIE, Graeme PERTH RADIO SAILING CLUB (WA) | AUS 93 CHEINZ | 136.0 | 187.0 |
| 13 | PAUL, Roger PERTH RADIO SAILING CLUB (WA) | AUS 71 V10 | 141.0 | 205.0 |
| 14 | BRADY, Andrew HARRINGTON WATERS RADIO SAILORS (WA) | AUS 172 V8 | 155.0 | 230.0 |
| 15 | TAYLOR, Craig PERTH RADIO SAILING CLUB (WA) | AUS 70 TNT | 175.0 | 241.0 |
| 16 | MOSS, Rodney PERTH RADIO SAILING CLUB (WA) | AUS 165 BRITPOP! | 180.0 | 247.0 |
| 17 | WESTERBERG, Gregory ALBANY RADIO SAILING CLUB (WA) | AUS 99 WESTERBERG | 182.0 | 250.0 |
| 18 | GREEN, Jeffrey PERTH RADIO SAILING CLUB (WA) | AUS 10 BRITPOP! | 188.0 | 252.0 |
| 19 | WALLIS, Norm SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RADIO YACHT CLUB (SA) | AUS 282 V10 | 214.0 | 286.0 |
| 20 | MILNER, Brett WANDERERS RADIO SAILING CLUB (WA) | AUS 05 V10 | 218.0 | 281.0 |
| 21 | ELLIS, Simon PERTH RADIO SAILING CLUB (WA) | AUS 24 V10 | 219.0 | 285.0 |
| 22 | DAVIS, Cliff CHAMPION LAKES (WA) | AUS 141 BRITPOP! | 220.0 | 294.0 |
| 23 | ROBERTS, Denton PERTH RADIO SAILING CLUB (WA) | AUS 65 BRITPOP! | 256.0 | 325.0 |
| 24 | WALLER, Rob EMU LAKES RADIO YACHT CLUB (WA) | AUS 113 BRITPOP! | 276.0 | 351.0 |