The Finn medal race at the Finn Gold Cup at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championship was a fantastic finale of the the first week of competition in Fremantle, and it didn't disappoint. With three sailors capable of winning the coveted title and three more capable of snatching bronze, it was an enthralling and exciting contest with a thrilling ending.
It was a day of stadium racing for the rock stars of the Finn class in Fremantle, at the Finn Gold Cup at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships, with two gold fleet races sailed just off a grandstand, which was almost filled to capacity with action hungry spectators. They got far more action than they expected.
Ben Ainslie (GBR) is back on top at the Finn Gold Cup at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships after another incredible display of consistency and skill. The five time Finn world champion now has a two point lead from Giles Scott (GBR) while overnight leader Pieter Jan Postma (NED) slips to third another five points back.
A single race for Finns on Thursday at the Finn Gold Cup at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships provided few surprises, but some great racing. Pieter Jan Postma (NED) won the race to extend his lead to two points on Giles Scott (GBR), while Ben Ainslie remains in third, another two points back.
Pieter Jan Postma (NED) takes a one point lead in the Finns after three testing races at the Finn Gold Cup at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships. Giles Scott (GBR), who won two races, sits one point back, while previous regatta leader Ben Ainslie (GBR) is in third and three third places on Wednesday.
