Worlds @Takapuna: Letter from the President

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Letter by Andrew Landenberger , IACA President.

Dear A class members,

Another A class world championship has passed with great success. Despite early concerns about the preparations in Takapuna, the Event management team of Kerry Ellis and Evelyn Johnson along with there large team did a wonderful job to put on a fantastic event. Of course all were thanked sincerely during the official closing for there hard work.

Bob Griffits from @Takapuna: Glenn Ashby 2014 World Champ

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I've been covering high performance multihull racing and latest development for a while now, and let me say, this event is on the top 3 of my list. I think the Class put itself on the ACup level regarding the impact of promotion for 'outsiders', and that can only be good news.

A great event is over, the exposure the Class got is extremely good. Now AGM outcomes (minutes to be published when ready) plus the feedback and analysis from this event at Takpuna will define a more clear path for the future.

Worlds @Takapuna: Day 4, Report by Bob Griffits

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Report by Bob Griffits
Day 4: A Class Catamaran World Championships.
"Glenn Ashby continues to dominate the A Class Catamaran World Championship, here in Takapuna, New Zealand. After 8 races, he remains firmly in control, and looks destined for his eighth A Class World Championship, a truly amazing feat, particularly considering he has left three fellow Olympic Silver Medallist’s lining up immediately behind him, and a gold medallist I little further back.

Worlds @Takapuna: Day 4, Ahsby leads , 1 Race to go

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Short review, more info later. Glenn Ahsby still in command but nothing is granted for him. There is no more discard and tomorrow he must confirm his doninance. TNZ Blair Tuke 15 points behind , Andrew Landenberger is the first exponent of the Arquimedean mode in 3rd place.

Another good day for Brad Collet and Scott Anderson, both floating style too.

All images Paula Kopylowycz / Exploder . Full Gallery at https://www.facebook.com/exploder.info/

Friday is Reserve Day @Takapuna: Remaining Schedule & Scoring System

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Friday is reserve day at Takapuna 2014 Worlds. 6 Races completed and 3 to go, 2 on Saturday and the Final on Sunday. A discard is already in place and there will no additionals until the end of the event. That means that Ashby and TNZ squad must take care not to score high to aim for the title.

AGM Minutes will published as soon as they are available.
We will have an interview with the President after the event.