Can’t Miss Racing

When we advanced the St. Francis YC’s International 18 Skiff Regatta on Monday, we neglected to point out that the Ronstan Bridge-To-Bridge Race immediately follows Friday’s racing. Starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Bridge, the 18s will be joined by windsurfers and kiters for the slide to the Bay Bridge. Kiters took the first two spots last year, with Chip Wasson finishing the five-mile course in 16 minutes and 30 seconds. We’re going to follow the action from the Latitude 38 photo boat but will need a head start — our personal best between the bridges is well off that pace!

In Qingdao, The US Sailing team has refocused, winning a total of six races yesterday. Three of those came from the 49er duo of Tim Wadlow and Chris Rast, who vaulted into fifth place on the strength of their day. Laser Sailor Andrew Campbell of San Diego also won a race, to move up to eighth. Laser Radial sailor Anna Tunnicliffe leads that 28-boat fleet with a consistent scoreline of 4,5,6. In the Finn class, Zach Railey has leader Ben Ainslie in his sights, only six points away. The Yngling team of Sally Barkow, Carrie Howe and Debbie Capozzi moved up to third with a win yesterday, trailing the nearly-deadlocked Dutch and British teams. For more, check out US Sailing’s dedicated Olympics website.