Congrats must go to forum member kokomo_44, not only has he been keeping us up to date on the etchells worlds on the forums, but today, along with Jason Muir, Paul Wyatt and Bucky Smith he became a world champion!

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Race 8 of the Audi Etchells Worlds was dominated by Graeme Taylor, closely followed around the first three marks by Damien King and Jon Andrews (in that order).

Five boats were over the line early, but returned.

Jason Muir was fifth at the first mark, moving up to fourth at the second and third. John Bertrand rounded the first mark in 20th position, but gradually slipped back through the fleet.

Graeme Taylor (Magpie) was never headed and crossed the finish line ahead of a fast finishing Ian Johnson (Bananas in Pyjamas), with New Zealander Jon Andrews (Feng Shui) in third. Damien King (Barry) slipped back to cross in fourth place, followed by Jake Gunther (Dr Evil) and Mark Bulka (Critical Balance). John Bertrand (Triad) finished back in 32nd place.

Jason Muir finished in eighth place and has therefore secured the Audi Etchells Worlds title, provisionally at least. (Protest cut off time is 19:07).

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confirmed.. past protest time

boat will be on the trailer in the morning and we will be on warro's spectator boat tomorrow..

cant believe it yet..

well done guys, with a race to spare that's a top effort.

Yer as Skiffie said Well Done,

All the hard works pays off