Yesterday, the North American Optimist Championship began in the Bahamas with three races in light winds. ----- With ranks 1/2/1 in his group, Edward Hirsch SUI took the lead one point ahead of Diego-José Marrero PUR. Felipe Strassburger BRA follows in third place. Charlotte Siret SUI is 35th. 151 Optimists from 27 nations are at the start. ----- The results and the daily report.