International Optimist Australian Championships 2011 day one

8:33 AM Tue 11 Jan 2011 GMT

'Tyrone Gowans 'Tyrone's Tub' from Mornington leads the pink fleet on the downwind leg, he sits inside the Top 10 - 2011 International Optimist Australian & Open Championship' Damian Devine Click Here to view large photo

2011 Optimist titles - Four races were completed today, the first day of the 2011 International Optimist Australian and Open Championships hosted by the RPAYC with Nia Jerwood from the Fremantle YC and the RQYS?s Charlie Wyatt leading the pack in the Open fleet whilst in the green, novice fleet a good start to the regatta today for Lachlan Dare ?Flirt? and Callum Green ?Voracious? who lead. After days of preparation and measurement, there was an air of excitement as Pittwater turned on a great day for the 170 strong fleet, who left in procession from the Moonbar boat ramp ...

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by Damian Damian