Alex Maloney and Molly Meech had to settle for second at the Kiel Week regatta after finishing fourth in the double points medal race overnight (NZ time). Maloney and Meech led the competition after three days but struggled yesterday, even suffering a capsize in the gusty conditions, which Dobson and Tidey capitalised on. Dobson and Tidey sailed consistetly well all week and have emerged as one of the best combinations in the 49erFX fleet after teaming up as recently as January. But Maloney and Meech will be satisfied with their return to competitive sailing after taking a break following the Rio Olympics. Strong and gusty winds once again greeted the various fleets at Kiel Week, which is one of the biggest regattas outside of world and European championships.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 25, 2017 23:37 UTC