After a delayed start waiting for the sea breeze, Race officer Ralph Tingle successfully started the first four races at the 29er national championship in idyllic conditions at Weymouth.

Richard Peacock, with crew Mari Sheppard, showed why he won the inland championship last year by using his big fleet skills to lead the championship after the first day. However, there is a long way to go in this potential 20-race series. Ian Martin and Olivier Videl are hot on their heels having won two races as well. Top girl team Jenny Taylor and Sarah Allen head up the girls fleet in 11th place.

Results (after four races)

1st 480 Richard PEACOCK and Mari SHEPHERD 15pts

2nd 729 Ian MARTIN and Olivier VIDAL 16pts

3rd 703 Jonathan FRAZER and Jonathan CLEGG 19pts

4th 690 Bernard and Andrew GAMMON 24pts

5th 6 Stephen WILSON and John GARTH 25pts

6th 773 Ed and Ant CHAPMAN 31pts

7th 9 Tom SMEDLEY and Nick MURPHY 32pts

8th 174 Philip GOODWIN and Tim ASHWORTH 35pts

9th 691 Josh and Olly WILCE 43pts

10th 621 David EVANS and Andrew SKUBALA 45pts