California One, the four member San Francisco-based blind sailing team currently competing at the 2009 World Blind Sailing Championships, has performed slightly better than expected as the highly touted regatta is in its final days at Lake Rotorua on New Zealand's north island.
In race 3 of yesterday's competition in the B-2 class, the Californians reached a new milestone by finishing third, coming in behind the British and the New Zealanders, but ahead of the Japanese and Canadian teams.
The racing concludes today, followed by closing ceremonies. The organizers, the volunteers, and the people of Rotorua have wholeheartedly embraced the athletes who have come from around the globe to compete- and to celebrate Blind Sailing.
More later.
Al
ASpector@MarinSailingSchool.com
Congratulations Al and team! We are cheering you on from here.
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