Shaw wins 2011 New Zealand Paper Tiger Nationals

8:22 AM Tue 11 Jan 2011 GMT

'Dave Shaw - 2011 New Zealand Paper Tiger Nationals' Rachel Leatham

The 2011 New Zealand Paper Tiger National Championships finished on Saturday with Dave Shaw from Nelson taking his first Paper Tiger National title in a very close fought contest between himself, Mark Bell (Auckland) and Bob Preston (Nelson). After a week of competition and eight races the top three places were separated by only two points. The final day saw a typical Wellington breeze entertain the fleet with weather conditions in the heavier end of the racing spectrum ensuring that plenty of excitement and changes within the fleet were seen. Race eight saw local sailor Richard Martin take his first ...

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