Peru win Optimist team sailing title

Under the team format, two teams faced off in a series of sailing events with the country with the lowest score advancing to the next phase. And, in the final, Peru whipped Bermuda 12-24 to claim the trophy.

Trinidad and Tobago put up a brave fight against Mexico, but the Central Americans prevailed 17-19 for third spot. In the fifth flight (round) under beautiful skies and on peaceful waters, TT thrashed Puerto Rico 10-26 while the Mexicans edged Argentina 16-20. The local squad handed United States B a 13-23 whipping in the fourth flight while Mexico took care of the American C squad 14-22.

And, in the first set of races on the day, the third flight, TT cruised past Bermuda ‘B’ 12-27, USA B crushed the French Antilles 10-26, Bermuda A whipped Argentina 14-22, Peru edged Puerto Rico 15-21, USA C hammered Brazil 14-28 and the Mexicans trounced USA A 14-22. Action reverts to the individual format today, from 10.30 am.