With glorious hot sunshine and 6-10 knots from the east-north-east, competitors in EFG International Race Day at Panerai British Classic Week enjoyed champagne sailing for their first race of the regatta. After yesterday’s light airs frustration the teams were delighted to get afloat and race. Race Officer Tony Lovell set his courses in the Eastern Solent giving the crews plenty of challenges as they balanced finding the best wind with keeping out of the tide.