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The ILCA UK National Open in Weymouth showcases 80 ILCA 6 sailors battling it out in challenging conditions. Lewis Bacon leads after an impressive Saturday, scoring 1, 2, (37), 1, thanks to his starting precision and boat speed. Toby Waggett follows closely with 4, 1, 4, 2, demonstrating consistency. Sunday starts slow but a south-westerly breeze eventually kicks in, making racing unpredictable. Waggett excels, clinching the overall win and first U17. Jessica Powell (Draycote Water SC) finishes as the top female and first U17 girl in 7th overall, with Chloe Grayton and Katherine Gunn taking second and third in the female category. Ollie Atkin (Cardiff Bay) secures second overall, while Bacon claims third. Strong international participation includes Miguel Power (Bermuda) in 6th. Six races are completed, emphasizing the need for consistency in this competitive fleet. Weymouth delivers a thrilling weekend of racing under clear skies.
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