three-week tour of the US and Canada with some success.

Senior member of the touring optimist dinghy team, A.J.Crane, led the way with a second overall in the Ontario Championships.

Scott Donaldson of Vancouver was the overall winner with three first place finishes in the five-race series, four of which were held in patchy to light conditions on the Ottawa river.

Alexander Kirkland placed fifth overall, winning the final race in fresh conditions.

Alex Lines sailed consistently in all conditions to finish sixth overall.

Giles Spurling finished 10th with J.P.Doughty taking 17th in the 35-boat fleet.

The Bermuda team are now in Kingston for the Canadian Olympic regatta at which high winds are expected.