New Zealand's sailing contingent are off to a mixed start at the 2013 Laser World Championships held in Muscat, Oman.
Of the five kiwis competing, Andy Maloney has made the best start in the solid breeze on day one. The Murrays Bay Sailing Club sailor is in 10th position after
placing seventh in both of his blue fleet races today.
With plenty of big names featuring in the top 10 it was a good day for the favourites, and
Maloney opened with a strong signal that he's a serious medal contender.
Also starting well was 21-year-old Thomas Saunders who is in 14th overall at the end of day one after placing 15th and then 4th on the race course today.
The qualifying races continue on Tuesday with two scheduled for each day until Wednesday. The 126-strong fleet is split in two for the racing in the
qualifying rounds.
