The UK’s Olympic hope posts some great results on the first day of competition in Cadiz…

RS:X World Champion and Olympian racer Nick Dempsey is competing at the RS:X World Championships in Cadiz, Spain. The World Championships is the final event before the London Olympics this summer and, as such, is a vital part of Nick’s Gold medal plans. Neil Pryde recently boosted the prize pot to $45,000, giving the racers a further incentive to be the fastest on the course.

After the first day of competition, three races were completed and GBR-1 has posted some great results already. Not quite finding his stride in the first race due to shifting winds, Nick came in a very respectable 9th place. In the second race, Dempsey really sailed to his potential, taking the win and a second place in the final race of the day. Sitting in 6th place at the moment, Nick will be sure to climb the ranks over the coming days in Spain.

You can follow the action on the official RS:X website by clicking HERE and Nick’s Twitter:@nickdempsey1