Jonny Rogers of the Royal Lymington YC has been crowned overall winner of the 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy.
Joining Rogers on the podium were Brazilian Manuel Bragança in second place and American Briggs Kossman in third.
On the final day Rogers capitalized with results of 2-1-5 to move into first place, while Bragança, with a 3-1-1, climbed to second, and Kossman secured third with a 5-3-2.
Overnight leader Will Keilty of Canada posted scores of 10-2-13, dropping him to fourth place, tied on 15 pts with Nicolás Bastard of Spain in fifth.
The women’s title went to Ukrainian Anhieshka Madonich who finished 14th overall. Second was Beatrice Fornaro of Italy and third Aitana Noguera of Spain.
The 20 Nations Cup, Copes Generalitat, was won by Spain.
The Palamós International Optimist Trophy is one of the benchmark regattas on the international youth sailing calendar, renowned for its strong international participation, this year entry was 360 sailors from 23 countries.
Palamós International Optimist Trophy (360 entries)
Final Leaders after 6 races
1st GBR Jonny ROGERS – – 11 pts
2nd BRA Manuel BRAGANÇA – – 13 pts
3rd USA Briggs KOSSMANN – – 14 pts
4th CAN Will KEILTY – – 15 pts
5th ESP Nicolas BASTARD TABOADA – – 15 pts
6th ESP Luca NUESCHEN – – 18 pts
7th FRA Paul MASSON – – 19 pts
8th ESP Stijn OOSTERHAVEN – – 20 pts
9th ESP Lucas GARRIDO BERNAL – – 21 pts
10th BRA João LUCENA – – 21 pts
