Tokyo Olympics: Sailing LIVE Day 7, July 30 — C Ganapathy Varun Thakkar,Nethra Kumanan, Vishnu Saravanan, score, results, blog

Weather conditions

The wind keeps changing its course here and the boats have been struggling to alter their course while heading to mark 2.

Nethra currently at 40

1st mark is crossed

First marker has been crossed and the lead is quite tight. The boats will now turn around and head back. There is a lot of traffic near the turning point as all the boats have come together. Nethra Kumanan currently out of the top 35

Still a long way to go

The wind directions have favoured the group of boats on the left hand side. Croatia has maintained the lead. Spain and MalaysiaS are following close-by, 

And it begins

Nethra Kumanan's boat is clearly visible amongst all the competitors. The leaders have all edged out in front.

Nethra Kumanan's name in the list of all participants in the Women's Laser Radial Race

 

About to commence

Just over 5 minutes left for sailing to commence. Have a read on one of our articles about the history of sailing in India. Click here.

Welcome to Sailing!

While you awaiting the first ever sight of an Indian in the sailing event, have a read here on how  Nethra Kumaran qualified for Tokyo.