Florence and Hounslow into last four
The 2010 bronze medallists were finally back on the water after strong winds cancelled racing on Wednesday and Thursday, and they went sixth-quickest on the first run in 102.84 seconds.
Their second attempt was faster, but was spoiled by a missed gate, leaving them eighth overall but well inside the top 20 qualifiers. Aberdeen’s Tim Baillie and Etienne Stott also progressed in 16th place. “Times seemed a little quicker today although we were two-tenths slower,” said Hounslow. “But we’re safely through to the semi-finals.”
Florence was due to contest the C2 semis and final this morning, followed by the C1 heats in the afternoon.