Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca – Day 4

More Breeze, More Action!

Report by Australian Sailing

The Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Fergus Hotels Regatta saw stronger offshore winds, big oscillations, and a mix of flat water and chop, making it a tactical and physical game on the racecourse. Those who nailed their timing and positioning reaped the rewards, while others had to fight their way back through the fleet.

Daily Highlights

Grae Morris was on fire in iQFOiL course racing, using his speed to bank three top-three finishes, reclaiming 1st overall as he heads into the final stretch.

Mara Stransky was ice-cool under pressure, piecing together a rock-solid day to surge into 3rd overall in ILCA 6. Zoe Thomson wasn’t far behind, grinding her way through the fleet to sit 4th overall.

Laura Harding & Annie Wilmot made a key shift in their approach in the 49erFX, and it paid off with a 2nd-place finish, setting them up just outside the top 10 ahead of a crucial Day 5.

Ethan McAullay bounced back in ILCA 7, closing the day with a 3rd-place finish. He and Zac Littlewood sit 13th & 14th, but with just 10 points to the top 10, everything is still in play.

The Nacra 17 squad thrived in the stronger breeze. Brin Liddell & Rhiannan Brown had their best day yet, scoring a 3rd, 1st, and 4th to jump to 5th overall. Ruben & Rita Booth broke through with their first top-3 finish of the regatta, climbing to 8th overall.

Aussies in the Top 10

Grae Morris, iQFOiL Men

Mara Stransky, ILCA 6

Zoe Thomson, ILCA 6

Brin Liddell & Rhiannan Brown, Nacra 17

Ruben & Rita Booth, Nacra 17

Archie Gargett & Sarah Hoffman, Nacra 17

April 4th is the penultimate day of racing, where it’s all about fighting for the medal race cutoff. It’s also a chance to soak up high-level competition and make the most of intense, world-class racing on Day 5!