Agonisingly close for Annalise Murphy but this time she was the wrong side of the points divide. She missed the medal race by one point and so finishes 11th overall. A very strong result for her in the light and tricky regatta. Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern in the 49er finished up 17th overall.

A positive start to the European season.

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Another light and tricky day in Palma. Gold fleet racing means mistakes are punished even more. Annalise scored a 4, 27 but is able to discard the 27 leaving her in 6th overall.

In the 49ers Ryan and Matt finished the day on a high leading the last race from start to finish, this is a big breakthrough for them. They lie 20th.

Please see here for full results.

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The 42 Trofeo Princesa Sofia MAPFRE, third event in the ISAF Sailing World Cup, started on Monday in Palma with gruelling conditions, sun and clear blue sky.

A string of top 10's in yesterday's racing has left the Irish competitors well positioned for the start of gold fleet racing.

Annalise Murphy scored a solid 8, 7 leaving her in 9th.

In the 49er Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern recovered from two poor races to finish out the 4 race day with a 3, 4 which was enough to secure their position in Gold fleet.

Please see here for full results.