well positioned to capture his fourth International One Design (IOD) World Championship.

Simmons, competing at the regatta being held just south of Stenungsund, Sweden, led the 13-team fleet after six races of the eight-race series, his 22 points coming from one race win, together with two seconds, two fourth place finishes and a ninth.

Following on the stern is Bruce Dyson of Marblehead, at 25 points, with Fisher Island's Kevin Farrar (28) and John Burnham (31) third and fourth respectively.

Simmons, who previously recorded victories in San Francisco (1984), Norway (1995) and Rye, New York (1997), has a crew of wife Sacha, D'arcy Hilgenberg, Peter Terceira and Steven King.

YOUNGSTER CHOSEN FOR OLYMPIC TRIP OLY Youngsters chosen for Olympic trip Three youngsters have been granted the fortune of an all expenses paid trip Down Under to witness the Olympic Games, while taking part in a special camp.

KiJuan Minors, Alison Petty and Nick Taylor were selected from a pool of 11 candidates by the Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) to take part in the Olympic Youth Camp in Sydney, Australia from September 12 to October 4.

The Olympic Youth camp is a programme of the Olympic Games designed to educate youth through sport, promote cultural exchange and foster international co-operation.

This is done by allowing participants to share in the Olympic spirit; develop an understanding of, and respect for different cultures; and visit some tourist destinations in Australia.

It is anticipated that approximately 400 16-18 year-olds, representing all nations attending the Games, will participate in the programme.

The BOA will fund the three young athletes as part of the Bermuda squad.

Bermuda was originally offered two spots, however the BOA made representation for a third and was successful.