Mueller in lead as injury hampers Smith

More fresh to strong winds off the Old Head of Kinsale for day two of the Brewin Dolphin Dragon Gold Cup saw changes to the leaderboard of the 60-strong fleet of competitors from 16 nations.

Former British Olympian Lawrie Smith, declared for Glandore Harbour Sailing Club, dropped from the overall lead yesterday after a knee injury incurred in Sunday’s high seas worsened.

He now lies seventh overall after an 18th yesterday and with no discards available in this six-race event, regaining a podium place will require more than an overnight improvement to his injury.