Brad Taylor clinches lead of Standard Master Division of 2012 Laser World Masters Championships
Local hero, Brad Taylor was impressive on the Waterloo Bay waters at the Brisbane in Queensland, Australia as he grabbed early lead in the Standard Master Division at the end of Day 1 of 2012 Laser World Masters Championships. The regatta set off with a
superb start with higher winds across the Waterloo Bay to give regatta the most thrilling races on the first day.
The 40-boat Standard Master Division successfully began the first day proceedings after the pre-race thunderstorm visited the race course. Although the thunderstorm did not disturb the fleet members but it did slow down the commencement. However, it would
have cancelled the racing had it stayed a bit longer.
As the thunderstorm finished on the Aussie waters, heavy winds surrounded the Waterloo Bay racing area. The weather conditions produced the perfect Laser breeze for the Standard Master Division. The fleet races commenced under moderate winds blowing around
10 knots over the boats. The breeze did shake up during the proceedings but did not trouble the sailors who completed two scheduled races successfully.
Australia’s Brad Taylor sailed consistently on the first day to cross the finish line on a third and a first position in both races respectively. Taylor failed to hit any bullet but his convincing run brought him on top of the fleet which is a good sign
as his position will motivate him to win more.
After Taylor, Sean Atherton-Feeney hit the second spot with two second finishes on Day 1. Atherton-Feeney was not able to sail accordingly but still he earned convincing score. The third place was taken by Brett Bayer who had a successful seven World Championship
apprenticeship. He faced a mixed luck on the first day of the regatta but was able to reach the third spot.
At the end of Day 1, Bayer explained, “In the first race I had a good start and good speed and I had a good win. In the second race I was just leading the race after not such a good start and in the heat of the competition I rounded the wrong next mark and
I had to double back and was in 20th place. I then had to work my way back through the fleet. So I have plenty of speed, I just need to sail smarter.”
Bayer can challenge Taylor with a couple of top finishes on the second day of the regatta.
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