Burton, Waterhouse and Darminan head to Sailing World Cup Melbourne

Sailing World Cup Melbourne begins today, with the NSWIS’ Olympic sailing medallists, Tom Burton, Lisa Darminan and Jason Waterhouse, heading to the southern state to compete in the final Sailing World Cup event for 2016.

Burton, who won gold in Rio in the Laser class before taking out the ClubsNSW Male Athlete of the Year at the NSWIS awards, will come up against Olympic silver medallist, Tonci Stipanovic of Croatia, for the first time since Rio.

Following the thrilling medal race in Rio, which saw Burton take the gold in sensational fashion, the competition between the two is sure to be strong. Matt Wearn, the Australian that missed a spot in Rio in favour of Burton will also compete in the Lasers, ensuring that competition will be world class.

“I saw Tonci training in the Laser not long after being home and I know Matt has been training a bunch,” said Burton.

“I haven’t had a lot of time for training since returning from the Olympics, but I’ll give it my best in Melbourne!”

Australia’s Nacra 17 silver medallists from Rio, Waterhouse and Darmanin will also come back to compete together for the first time since Rio. Waterhouse has been in Bermuda sailing with the America’s Cup team, Team Softbank Japan.

Story with Australian Sailing