The sun came out for Day 2 in Cowes. Light airs again treated to the fleet to some tricky navigation on the solent and strong tides created major opportunities. Noel Drennan taking control, arriving at the top mark first and retaining his lead all the way to the finish on the five leg, two mile course. Some serious passion flows in the fleet as we speak to Samantha Burrows about cutting her honeymoon short to sail with her father, as well as the youngsters from the Royal Thames Yacht Club who are mixing it up with the big dogs.
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