Finn yacht series to U.K. man

Press, Volume CXVI, Issue 34048, 12 January 1976, Page 22

Finn yacht series to U.K. man

(N.Z. Press Assn —Copyright) BRISBANE. International Finn Class Association officials confirmed yesterday that the Englishman, Chris Law, the 23-year-old Olympic sailer, has won the world Finn class championship which concluded on Brisbane’s Waterloo Bay on Saturday. Law, with a remarkable scorecard of consistency, thoroughly deserved his title win. His best five placings in the six races included two firsts, two seconds, and a third. Jonty Farmer, the Olympian from New Zealand, finished second over all and had always remained a constant threat to Law. Farmer recorded his best performances in heavy weather, and it was surprising to see him only manage fourth in the final race, with the winds gusting to 30 knots. Third place over all went to Australian Olympic representative. John Bertrand. John Douglas, of New Zealand, finished in over-all sixth place, with fellow countryman Bret de Thier ninth.

Rugby.—France has ended Scotland’s 10 match unbeaten run at Murrayfield when they scored a 13-6 victory In the opening game of the 1976 fivenation Rugby Union championship. Australian Rugby.— The Wallabies have farewelled England with one of the most creditable triumphs they have scored on their British Rugby tour, beating North-West Counties, 21-16.