2023 Dragon World Championship at Bodrum, Turkey - Day 3
by Dragon World Championship Turkey 31 May 2023 21:42 PDT
25 May - 3 June 2023
Dragon World Championship at Bodrum, Turkey Day 3 © Dragon World Championship Turkey
Day 3 at the Dragon World Championships in Bodrum produced some exciting racing. After starting on time at 12.35, Race 4 had to be abandoned shortly after teams had rounded the first mark, due to the wind moving 55 degrees to the right.
However, Race 4 was soon re-started and a clear line set the fleet free. Although the winds were light (between 6 to 7kts), it was a fair Championship Race, eventually won by DEN 138.
Race 5 started around 4pm in similar conditions and this time it was the King of England's "Bluebottle" who gained the lead after 2 upwind legs. In the end, SUI 318 "1 Quick 1" just edged out Bluebottle to take the win, with Bluebottle 2nd and Herbie (BEL 82) 3rd.
This was a day of light wind sailing but very rewarding for the successful teams... 5 races are now completed so the Championship is valid.
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