New Zealand sailors claim three medals in Palma
New Zealand sailors made a successful start to the European season, winning three medals at the Princess Sofia regatta in Palma, the third-most of any nation at the event.
Jason Saunders
Medals on the agenda for Kiwi sailors in Palma
Sam Meech has guaranteed himself a medal at the Princess Sofia regatta in Palma and three other New Zealand boats will be fighting for a podium finish on the final day of the event tonight (NZ time).
Alex Maloney and Molly Meech are third going into the 49erFX medal race. Photo: Sailing Energy.
Sam Meech in contention in Palma
Sam Meech lost some ground at the Princess Sofia regatta in Palma overnight (NZ time) but he's still in gold-medal contention heading into the business end of the event.
Sam Meech is second in the Laser fleet. Photo: Sailing Energy.
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