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In very hot conditions in Palma, Spain, the Europe class European Championship wrapped up.

With light and shifty conditions throughout the regatta, consistency was the key to a top spot, with the first five positions decided on the final day.

With Olympic Nomination points up for grabs, current world champion Sarah Blanck (AIS/VIS) was the highest placed Australian.

Blanck dropped one spot on the final day of racing to finish 6^th overall. After a good start to the regatta, Blanck was faced with some poor starts, which saw her in catch up mode on the final few days of racing.

Saving the best for last, Clare Hozack (NSW), who has only been sailing in the Europe class for one year, completed the regatta with a 1^st, 21^st and two 4^th, placing her first overall in the silver fleet.

Coach Craig Ferris continues to praise the up and coming athlete,

"Clare provided an impressive performance throughout the championship, showing strength and determination in mastering her skills."

Jo Dikkenberg (NSWIS) was black flagged in race nine and finished 34^th in race ten, placing her 40^th overall. While, Riana Haldane (SA), who was recovering from an illness throughout the regatta tallied an 18^th and 38^th on the final day of racing.

Final results:

1.   Siren Sundby (NOR) 17pts
2.   Sari Multala (FIN) 19pts
3.   Sarah Mackay (NZL) 27pts
6.   Sarah Blanck (AUS) 56pts
40. Jo Dikkenberg (AUS) 180pts
63. Clare Hozack (AUS) 163pts (1^st in silver fleet)
105.Riana Haldane (AUS) 311 pts (silver fleet)

For full results visit the regatta website - http://nauticconsulting.com/club_resultados_CHAMPIONS.htm

For more information please contact:

Simone Green
Australian Yachting Federation
(02) 9902 2155 or 0402 278 178
simone.green@yachting.org.au