Chop, was the word of the day. Thursday at the Etchells World Championship was exciting and wet. The sailors donned their buoyancy aids as requested by the "Y" flag and racing took place on in a short lumpy sea state. Argyle Campbell, USA, took the win with his simple tactics and Noel Drennan says he will up the ante as the regatta gets to the pointy end.
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