Monday, May 12, 2008

Ben Ainslie King of the hill


BEN AINSLIE ON THE HUNT WINS THE EUROPEAN FINN CHAMPIONSHIP AND RULES IN MAREMMA. IVAN GASPIC (CRO) IS SECOND AND GUILLAME FLORENT (FRA) THIRD. JUNIOR TITLE WON BY JAN KURFELD (GER).

British genius outclasses French Guillaume Florent and all other competitors in the decisive Medal Race. Winds from 240° at 10-12 knots ensure a superb show on the water. Anslie on the hunt in the prestart makes it seem a match race. The Silver medal goes to Croatian Ivan Gaspic and the Bronze to Guillaume Florent. The Junior title goes to Jan Kurfeld (GER). -