 Thomas McBain IslandStats.com The final day of the Sailing Point Easter Regatta in Slovenia saw the 467 sailors from 63 nations, including a determined contingent from Bermuda, take to the water for one final race to conclude the prestigious youth event.
Thomas McBain, competing in the top-tier Gold Fleet, finished his regatta on a positive note. He placed 32nd in the final race, a performance that saw him climb 12 places from his overnight position of 58th to finish the regatta in 46th overall with 228.5 net points.
Bermuda had a strong showing in the Emerald Fleet, with Heath Myers leading the way. Myers capped off a consistent regatta with another strong performance, finishing second in the group and securing an impressive overall finish with 201 net points. Benjamin De Couto also finished strongly in 11th place within the Emerald Fleet with 283 net points. Walker Smith concluded his regatta in 30th position in the Emerald Fleet with 374 net points, while Sean Pedro finished in 47th place with 435 net points.
In the Silver Fleet, Harry Brown ended his regatta in 37th place with 267.5 net points, while Jesse Savage finished in 63rd position with 323 net points.
Rex Henagulph, competing in the Bronze Fleet, finished his final race to end the regatta in 37th place with 316 net points. Emma Brown concluded her participation in 45th place with 339 net points, and Miguel Leite finished in 62nd place with 396 net points.
The final day of racing brought the Sailing Point Easter Regatta to a close, with the young Bermudian sailors gaining valuable experience and showcasing their talent against a strong international field. Thomas McBain and Heath Myers will be particularly pleased with their overall standings, while the entire team will take away valuable lessons from the highly competitive event in Slovenia.
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