Under a pleasant sea breeze of around 10 knots and on a beautiful, sunny, and warm summer day, race officials successfully concluded the second day of team racing at the 2025 Optimist World Championship in Portorož. The day saw thrilling duels and culminated in a new world champion being crowned.
Team Bermuda, comprising Emma Brown, Harry Brown, Thomas McBain, Heath Meyers, and Jesse Savage, took to the water to participate in the competitive team racing format. Despite their best efforts, the Bermudian quintet faced a tough challenge against eventual Champions Spain, going down to the formidable European squad.
The top 16 teams advanced to the day’s decisive races. Utilizing the double elimination system, all scheduled races were completed, and the young sailors demonstrated impressive sailing and tactical skills throughout.
In the semi-finals, Singapore defeated a strong USA team, earning their spot in the gold medal match against Spain. The final duel proved to be a dominant display from the Spanish team. Spain won both races against Singapore, securing the championship title with a decisive 2-0 victory to be crowned the 2025 Optimist Team Racing World Champions.
While Bermuda's team racing journey concluded earlier in the day, the experience of competing against the world's best, including the champions and finalists, provides invaluable lessons for the island's promising young sailors.
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