World Cup Series: Newland leads French charge in the kites

Poema Newland and Jessie Kampman continued France's remarkable run in the Formula Kite Women on day three of the Allianz Regatta. The pair have won 11 of 12 heats between them with Newland accounting for seven of those to open up a sizable lead at the top of the standings. Ad Kampman has been less consistent, sitting fourth overall, but has managed four bullets of her own including two more on day three.

The Ocean RaceBiotherm head to Kristiansand for repairs, to rejoin race as soon as possible – daily report2 HOURS AGO And there was more French joy in the Formula Kite Men, where Axel Mazella made a big move on day three to stretch clear at the top of the leaderboard. Elsewhere on day three, up and down conditions meant a late start for some classes and tricky conditions for others. It did not affect home duo Bart Lambriex and Floris van der Werken, however, as they maintained their control of the 49er class.

The double world champions have now got five wins from eight heats to open up a giant 18-point lead as they look to wrap up victory before the medal race. The pair are one of four different Dutch leaders across the six categories, but where Lambriex and Van der Werken have big leads, elsewhere, the pressure is on. In both the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 classes, there is nothing in it with two days of action to go, while in the iQFOiL Men, the chances of an all-Dutch medal race look high.