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NZ Optimist Nationals - Murrays Bay's Seb Menzies wins in fine style

by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com on 19 Apr 2017
Top five placegetters - 2017 Toyota Optimist Nationals, Napier Napier Sailing Club
Murrays Bay sailor sailor Seb Menzies has convincingly won the 2017 Toyota Optimist Nationals sailed over Easter in Napier.

Only two races were able to be sailed on the Final day due to light winds and a general recall, delaying the final start beyond the allowed time limit.

Menzies (13) sealed the title with a win in the final race of the day, while the second and third placed competitors had their worst performance in what proved to be a single race discard series.

Second overall was South Island's David Buchanan (Charteris Bay), with top Australian sailor Blake Wilson (Southport YC) in third and top local sailor Josh Gilmore (Napier SC) in 4th overall.

Menzies won in commanding style with six wins from eight races giving a 12 point winning margin.

For the official website click here

For a full report on the final day of the event click here

More coverage click here

Series winner, Seb Menzies - Day 1 - Toyota Optimist Nationals - Napier - April 14, 2017 © Napier Sailing Club
Series winner, Seb Menzies - Day 1 - Toyota Optimist Nationals - Napier - April 14, 2017 © Napier Sailing Club


Trophy table - Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals 2017 - Napier. © Napier Sailing Club
Trophy table - Toyota NZ Optimist Nationals 2017 - Napier. © Napier Sailing Club



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