OWN CORRESPONDENT, Johannesburg | Thursday 9.00pm.
DALY’S Insurance sailed superbly on the fifth day of the Lipton Challenge Cup in Algoa Bay on Thursday, scoring their first victory and the overall lead going into the final day on Friday.
In their eagerness to get off to a good start on Thursday the entire fleet was recalled as the majority of the yachts were beyond the start line.
Daly’s Insurance, skippered by Chris King and Ric Nankin and crewed by Martin Lambrecht, Chris Hathaway and Rob Sharp, got off to a scorcher and sailed an excellent first beat to secure the lead.
Defending champions and leaders at the start of the day, Orion, had a disastrous first beat, having been forced to tack by Fedsure Medway shortly after the start. Orion eventually claimed fourth spot but anything short of victory on the final day will cost them their title.
With only half a point separating the top three yachts Daly’s Insurance, Fedsure Medway and Orion Challenger, it all boils down to sudden death on the final day of the Lipton Cup, barring any major upsets.