WEYMOUTH FLYERS
After what seems like an interminable series of light-airs regattas on the Olympic circuit, the racing in Weymouth for the Volvo 49er, 49erFX and Nacra European Championships was a breath of fresh air. The seven-day event – which some of the competitors felt was maybe a day too long – delivered the full spread of conditions, from high wind to no wind, big rolling waves to glassy flat water in Portland Harbour.
The only race that didn’t happen was the medal race for the 49er men, although after a whopping 19 qualifying and gold fleet races, no one was complaining. In that class, Pete Burling and Blair Tuke are getting back to their best at
