Qualifying continues at Optimist World Championship

Published on October 23rd, 2014

San Isidro, Argentina (October 23, 2014) – After the second day of qualifying at the Optimist World Championship, Nicolas Rolaz (SUI) has now posted a 2-4-3-5 to lead the 207-boat field. Tied for second is Mara Turin (SLO) and German Valentin Muller, while Emma Kaneti (USA) leads the North American contingent. The schedule calls for a 6 race qualifying series, after which the sailors will then be divided into gold, silver and bronze fleets. Sailors in gold fleet will sail for the World Champion title. Racing continues to October 30. Event website.