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1999 Key West Race Week Tuesday in the Yukon Team Competition

Day 3 shows Italy leading, USA white moving up

 

The Italian team again had consistent performances and maintained a double digit lead.  The Far East used a strong Melges 24 performance to keep 2nd.  Still in 3rd is the United Kingdom team. The UK remains 4 points fro 1st, same as after the 2nd day of racing. 

Moving up is the USA White team.  They are now 4th, 11 poihts back of 3rd place.  Propelling the USA up the table were a strong showing in the IMS division.   USA Blue and USA Red remain 6th and 7th.

Team Points Highlight
Italy 49 Strongest in the Mumm 30
Far East 61 2 Melges 24 1sts help
United Kingdom 65 Wed's 2nd race was better
USA White 76 IMS 50 Idler leads the way
Germany 78 Mumm 30 is Wed's best
USA Blue 82 Vim's IMS 1st in race 1 is best of Wed.
USA Red 84 No wins but IMS and Mumm 30 2nd
USA Blue 53 Vim's 5th is best
New Zealand 86 Melges 24 leads team
Switzerland 118 IMS 3rd helps
Europe 130 All 9's and 10's

Will Italy again sail consistently well and put a bigger lead together ?  Better breeze is epxected so all 3 division should have 2 more scores to add up.  Check back Thursday for a look at the Yukon Cups 3rd day.

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