The second and penultimate day of the Final Series at the 2025 Optimist World Championships has concluded in Portorož, with the five Bermudian sailors battling through challenging conditions. Hopes were high for three races as the fleets headed out shortly before noon, with an initially promising sea breeze.
However, the day proved complex for race officials. After the first start for the gold fleet, a significant wind shift forced the abandonment of the race. The second start was more successful, and in the light breeze, the third final race of the day was completed for all fleets, bringing the total number of races in the Final Series to five.
Jesse Savage continues to lead the Bermudian contingent in the individual standings. Competing in the Bronze Fleet, he is currently sitting in 169th place overall with 240 net points. His consistent performance keeps him as the top Bermudian in the standings.
Thomas McBain, also in the Bronze Fleet, came off the water in 193rd place overall with 278 net points.
In the Emerald Fleet, Harry Brown ended the day in 215th place with 236 net points. Heath Meyers is currently in 216th place with 238 net points, and Emma Brown rounds out the Bermudian team's standings, holding the 223rd spot with 251 net points.
The final day of the Championship will see the conclusion of the individual races, where Bermuda's young sailors will be looking to make their final pushes for improved standings in this highly competitive international event.
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