The five young sailors representing Bermuda continued their campaign today at the 2025 Optimist World Championship in Portorož, Slovenia. Day Two of the prestigious event, featuring a vast fleet of 281 sailors from around the globe, saw two more races successfully completed, bringing the series total to four races.
Thomas McBain continues to lead the Bermudian contingent, despite a slight drop in the overall standings. He is currently sitting in 160th place overall with 159 points, falling from his initial 115th position. His best finish on day two was a strong 48th, indicating his potential to climb the ranks as the regatta progresses.
Jesse Savage also experienced a drop down the leaderboard, starting the day in 147th and coming off the water in 188th place with 178 points.
Harry Brown ended the second day in 206th place with 191 points, while Emma Brown is currently in 216th place with 203 points. Rounding out the Bermudian team's standings is Heath Meyers, who holds the 229th spot with 214 points.
The Optimist World Championship is renowned as a proving ground for future sailing stars, and Bermuda's young team will be looking to regroup and build on their performances as the regatta continues over the coming days in Slovenia. The experience gained in this highly competitive international fleet will be invaluable for their long-term development.
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