Day 3 Recap

8/13/2011 7:31:33 PM

Henry Brauer and Stewart Neff on Scimitar opened up their lead on day 3 of the J/105 North American Championship in Marblehead, MA. Scoring a 10, 1, 2 in Saturday’s three races, the local team heads into the final day of the regatta with 47 points, 20 ahead of Brian Keane’s Savasana.  Texan Bill Lakenmacher moved up to third, and has 70 points after solid results of 1, 2, 11.

The fourth and fifth place positions are only separated by two points.  Joerg Esdorn and Duncan Hennes on Kincsem registered 86 points, and Ken Colburn’s Ghost is just two points back.

Racing was delayed shortly as the breeze settled in at 6-8 knots. Racing concludes Sunday.