New Zealand’s mixed multihull (nacra) entry slipped fractionally on an abbreviated day of sailing off Marseille today, but still have hopes of winning a medal.
Mica Wilkinson and Erica Dawson had three races for placings of 17, 3, 7 and finished the qualifying series third equal on 47 points with Britain, though officially designated fourth. Italy lead with 27, followed by Argentina on 41.
Only the double-points medal race remains and the leading four boats will dispute the medals, though it will be hard to prise the gold off Italy.
Wilkinson said their first outing today didn't go too well, but that they pulled it back in the second race. "We're in contention for a medal, and we're excited about that."
In the men’s kite, Lukas Walton-Keim had two races, for placings of 9 and 18. The New Zealander didn’t enjoy the calm conditions and is hoping for a stronger breeze tomorrow.
Justina Kitchen had one race in the women’s kite and recorded a DNS (Did Not Start) and maximum points of 21.
Tom Saunders starts the medal race in the men’s dinghy in seventh position with 80 points, well behind leader Matt Waern of Australia. The medal race was unable to be held today.