May 12, 2004

Hobie 16 World Championships

Today was the last day of the semi-finals. Five races were completed giving each team a total of six races in this stage of the championship. The wind conditions were a bit more consistant today but not much different than they have been all week. From this point the top sixty teams will advance to the final round and sail as one fleet for the remaining two days of the World Championships. For those who make the cut, racing will get more difficult with all of the top sailors in one fleet. For everyone else it is time to party. Most of those who do not qualify will remain in Mexico over the weekend to take advantage of all that this beautifull all-inclusive resort has to offer. The official list of qualified teams will be announced at the "cut party" tonight, and scores will be posted shortly after the anouncement has been made.

Event web site: http://www.hobieworlds.com/h16-2004/default.asp

For more pictures check out: http://portcredit.net/h16worlds/