BRITAIN LAST IN SOUTHERN CROSS CUP

Sailing

Britain, represented by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, finished last in a short 50 mile inshore race against teams competing for the Southern Cross Cup in Sydney, Australia. The Australian national team continues to lead from a regional trio consisting of three boats from Victoria, with the local Middle Harbour Yacht Club in third place. Four more inshore races are due to be completed this week, and the series finishes with the Sydney to Hobart race starting on Boxing Day.