Dragon racing commenced on the Bay of Cannes on Monday at the Régates Royales in a very shifty 10/12 knot easterly breeze with glorious sunshine all day.
The 10-country international fleet of 33 Dragons were grateful for some efficient race management aided by the use of GPS-controlled marks.
Martin Byrne’s Jaguar Sailing Team were in front of the fleet all day but were disappointed by the 10th place in race 1. But they made up for that with a convincing win in race 2, where they went from 6th to 1st on the first downwind leg and lead the fleet to the finish.
The Royal St George crew lie 4th overall with points at the top very close.
The two top French teams of Gerry Trentesaux, 3rd at the recent Gold Cup, and current French National Champion Jean Breger are 1st and 2nd overall after today's racing.
Switzerland’s Dirk Oldenburg is 3rd overall. Byrne leads the Corinthian, non-professional, Division.
Daniel Murphy’s Fortitude with new Irish Dragon Champion, Cameron Good helming, is 12th overall with an 11th and 10th scored.
Joey Bergin’s Sir Ossis with Declan Gordon helming are 23rd overall with a 27th & 20th today.
Racing continues until Friday with light winds expected, which might shake things up.
