Murray maintains lead at Etchells Worlds

Corpus Christi, TX (June 26, 2019) – The second day at the 2019 Etchells Worlds completed two more races with Iain Murray (AUS) and his crew Colin Beashel and Richard Allanson continuing their grip on the lead after four races. With scores of 1-7 in the 37-boat pack, Murray has a six point lead over 2017 World Champ Steve Benjamin (USA) with Lawrie Smith (GBR) another two points back in third.

Nine races are scheduled from June 25 to 29, with a discard allowed after the seventh race.

Day Two Preliminary Results (Top 10 of 37; 4 races)
1. Iain Murray, AUS – 2 -1 -1 -7 ; 11
2. Steve Benjamin, USA – 1 -8 -5 -3 ; 17
3. Lawrie Smith, GBR – 4 -7 -6 -2 ; 19
4. Martin Hill, AUS – 9 -10 -3 -4 ; 26
5. Chris Hampton, AUS – 11 -15 -2 -5 ; 33
6. Marvin Beckmann, USA – 12 -2 -15 -6 ; 35
7. Jud Smith, AUS – 10 -4 -12 -9 ; 35
8. Scott Kaufman, USA – 18 -6 -11 -1 ; 36
9. Jose Fuentes, USA – 5 -3 -21 -15 ; 44
10. Graeme Taylor, AUS – 3 -11 -8 -24 ; 46

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