The “duel” between Frederico Melo, from Portugal, and Blair McLay, from New Zealand, got stirred up even more today, when the two athletes raced together in the same fleet for the first time. Frederico surpassed Blair and took the lead in Radial Youth with only a 1 point difference. “The day was very good, but it´s soon to proclaim me winner. We´re still have 2 regattas and too much water ahead” admits the portuguese sailor.

Tomorrow the final battle can bring great surprises not only between foreigners, but also between brazilians that race at gold fleet. Daniel Jakobsson, from Rio de Janeiro, didn´t leave well, even so he is now the leader between brazilian again. André Ribeiro, who was leading yesterday, had problems with his boat and didn´t run the first race, finishing the day in 16th.

Spanish sailor Lucia Reyes is now the leader between woman. She took the leadership from new zealander Cushla Hume-Merry, who was leading the championship since the first day. But it´s only a 3 point difference, which reserves exciting races between female athletes.

At Silver fleet, raced by the ones that reached positions from 53rd on, spanish Álvaro Gutiérresz is the leader, with 145 points lost. Between brazilian the best result belongs to Daniel Dantas, who got the 3º place, with 148 lost points. The final of the championship happens on this Saturday, from noon to 4:00 pm, at Marina Park Hotel. Radial Youth reunites teenagers until 18 years old considered the next generation of laser.

The Laser Worlds 2005 includes four world championships: Senior (September 19th to 28th), Master (September 30th to October 8th), Radial Open & Women (December 3rd to 9th) and Radial Youth (December 10th to 17th). The events are organized by the International Laser Class Association, Brazilian Laser Class Association, Ceara State Sailing Federation, Brazilian Sailing Federation and Yacht Club of Fortaleza. The sponsors are: Ceara State Government, thru the Sports and Youth Bureau, Marina Park Hotel and Hamburg Süd. The event also has the support of the brazilian navy, Banco do Nordeste do Brasil, Mayor of Fortaleza, Unilink, Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club and Pirata Bar.