Olympics-Sailing-Britons claim two victories in opening skiff races

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Sailing - Women's 49er FX - Opening Series - Enoshima Yacht Harbour - Tokyo, Japan - July 27, 2021. Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey of Britain in action. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

TOKYO (Reuters) - Britons Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey got their Olympic challenge off to a strong start with two wins in their first three races in the 49er FX skiff class as the sailing events started at the Enoshima Yacht Harbour on Tuesday.

The pair are hoping to improve on their finishes at the Rio Games in 2016, where Dobson came eighth and Tidey 11th with different partners, and they don't mind being a bit conservative in their sailing if it helps them succeed.