Wearn Claims Palma Title
WA sailor Matt Wearn has defeated a fleet of close to 200 boats to win the Palma regatta in Spain.
Ahead of the first European World Cup campaign of the year, Wearn ensured his first European outing for 2018 was a productive one, winning the Palma – Trofeo Princess Sofia title in a fleet of 183 boats.
His week was typified by consistent racing, with Wearn earning eight top 10 finishes, which included three podium scores.
Overall, he tallied 55 points to claim gold ahead of Kiwi Sam Meech (64) and Croatian Tonci Stipanovic (98).
Tom Burton was the highest ranked of the remaining Australian competitors, taking sixth place after finishing second in the medal round.
In further Palma results for WA sailors:
- Chris Charlwood and Josh Dawson were 34thin the men’s 470 class.
- Luke Elliott was 63rd – competing in the silver fleet of the men’s laser.
- Nia Jerwood and Monique de Vries were 28thin silver fleet for the women’s 470 class.
- David Gilmour and Joel Turner took 16thplace in the gold fleet of the men’s 49er class.
- Lachy Gilmour and Ryan Donaldson were 28thin silver fleet in the same class.
- Ella Clark, crewing for Amelia Stabback combined for 31st (silver fleet) in the 49erFX.
The Hyeres World Cup in France commences on April 22.