Zabell is aware that her ability to come from behind and maintain good boat speed, despite surging waves from two to five feet, might intimidate others. We've always had good boat speed, here isn't going to be any exception,'' she said. The competition is tough, though. American skipper Kris Stookey and crew member Louise Van Voorhis sailed a solid second place race behind first race winners Ruslana Taran and Olena Pakholchik of Ukraine. Stookey admits the racing wasn't easy. ''Everybody has gotten really good,'' Stookey said.
Spectators can expect a good battle on the seas through next week.
Stookey is known for her drive and intensity. Even one of her training partners, American 470 sailor Josh Adams, has noted it. It's just the beginning of a long race,'' she said. Savannah Morning News and Cruising World publications. All rights reserved.