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[Source: J24 Arzachena]

10.06.2008:: Arzachena – Cannigione. Day two of the J24 World Championships, contested in the waters off of Cannigione in the Gulf of Arzachena. 

The second day saw a steady easterly blowing 18 knots, ideal for this type of boat, the J24, which is especially fast in such conditions ensuring a great spectacle especially when the fleet numbers seventy-six boats representing 17 countries as it does in this edition of the Worlds.

The first race Tuesday morning, saw the success of American Mark Hillman in “Wip,” finishing ahead of Malev Rossi in the British boat “Serco” in second place, and Italian Filippo Masia of the Porto Rotondo Yacht Club in “Boomerang.” Fourth place was taken by the Brazilian Daniel Glomb in “Bravissimo,” followed by American Mike Ingham in “Brain Cramp” and current World Champion Maurico Santa Cruz in “Bruschetta.”

The second race was contested on a much longer route, with all boats packed together under very stable wind conditions with a few gusts, making for close and spectacular mark roundings. In the second race Marl Hillman again finished on top followed by Rossi Milev in second and “Sardares” from the Club Nautico di Arzachena in third, moving him up seven places in the overall standings to tenth position. In fourth place was Britain Ian Southworth in “Hedgehog,” followed by Mariolino di Fraia in “Botta Dritta,” and Irishman Paul Toms in “Joya.”

In seventh position was Santa Cruz who won a hard fought battle over Paolo Nocera and “Jam.” They were followed by Andrea Casale, the Italian Champion slipping one position overall from his third poistion after day one.

After four races there is a new overall leader, Milev Rossi with a slim one point lead over the Brazilian Santa Cruz, followed by second day champion Mike Hillman. Andrea Casale is in fourth position, the top Italian.