Congratulations Sophie Browne World Silver Medalist

Update & Conclusion: In New Zealand Sophie finished with an outstanding result and a silver Medal !

Sophie was 2nd girl and 13th overall only beaten in the Girls Championship stakes by Kimberly Lin who is now the World Champion.There must have been no racing yesterday as the results remained unchanged from the previous day.

Hopefully we will receive a full report of the event from either the proud father or coach when the excitment wears off.

Sophie can be rightly proud of her achievements it is both a proud day for the Browne family and Optimist sailing in Ireland.

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Update 7th Jan: Success continued for Sophie today as racing resumed at the Optimist World Championships in Napier, New Zealand. With lights winds again causing interference with the schedule, only two races were completed successfully for the 210 competitors. Sophie placed 31st and 5th which, allowing for a discard, means she now climbs 7 places to 9th overall. Racing will continue until Monday the 9th of January.

Update 6th Jan: No news at the moment as the team racing is continuing in New Zealand followed by a lay day.

Hopefully Sophie is enjoying hte rest and good weather in New Zealand.

Racing will continue for Sophie on Saturday when we should have an update.
The Schedule of events is below.