The Great Sound, venue for the 35th America’s Cup, hosted the opening race day of the Laser Standard Rig National Championships at the weekend.

After five races of the eight-race series, Bermuda Race Week champion Cameron Pimentel leads the nine-boat fleet by a narrow two-point margin over nearest rival Malcolm Smith, the multiple world sunfish champion.

In third is promising sailor, Owen Siese, a further three-points off the lead pace.

The regatta, being organised by the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, concludes on Saturday.