Honorary CYCA Member Matt Wearn sailed into back to back victory at the ILCA 7 World Championships in Adelaide, South Australia last week. The reigning Olympic champion is the first Australian sailor to win back to back titles since Tom Slingsby in 2012.
“To win a Worlds is pretty incredible, and to go back-to-back just makes it that much more special. To do it in Australia with family and friends around is awesome” said Wearn after racing.
With less than 6 months until the 2024 Paris Olympics, Wearn shifts his focus to defending his Olympic title.
“It’s obviously a really good step towards Paris. The progression I have been making with (coach) Rafa (Trujillo) has been good, and we’re happy with the way I’m sailing at the moment.
“We get a bit of a break now where we can look at the things we can improve on and really set our sights on the Palma regatta in a couple of months’ time and ultimately Paris.”
The Paris Olympics will open on July 26, with the sailing regatta commencing in Marseille on the 28th.
