After racing they were two happy sailors even though they didn't perform how they would have liked, "We're pretty happy but today was quite a hard day. Not exactly what we planned to do but I'm glad we did exactly what we needed to do."
The Kiwis had a 15 point lead over Lisa Ericson and Hanna Klinga (SWE) coming into the day so they knew what was required of them to take victory. They remained fairly steady on the race track with the Swedes unable to pose a major threat. The Swedes picked up silver whilst a Medal Race second for Giulia Conti and Francesca Clapcich (ITA) handed them bronze.
Abu Dhabi has spoilt the competitors throughout the four racing days and the gold medallists were quick to praise the Emirati capital, "It's been pretty amazing sailing conditions here," said Meech. "A lot better than I expected and the venues been great. Quite a few of the top girls have been here and the racing's been really nice."
Maloney added, "It was a really cool event and we're happy to come away with the win. The competition's been really good. Abu Dhabi's been a beautiful place to sail, the water's really clear and it's been amazing."
Maloney and Meech will look to qualify to return to next year's edition through the ISAF Sailing World Cup regattas and the rankings system across the 2015 season. But for now, they're looking forward to some time back in their native lands. Maloney concluded, "We go home for December and have a good block in New Zealand and then we'll take a nice break over Christmas and New Year and then we'll be in Miami for the ISAF Sailing World Cup regatta there for the first time."
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Results
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About ISAF Sailing World Cup Final Abu Dhabi
All ten Olympic events will be contested in Abu Dhabi from 26-30 November, with an open kiteboarding event joining the fray around Lulu Island off the UAE capital's stunning Corniche.
With just 20 boats in each event the competition is set to be fierce. Equipment will be supplied in eight of the ten Olympic events (RS:X sailors shall bring their own equipment) and support will be available for travel expenses and accommodation.
The Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club will host the ISAF Sailing World Cup Final with some technical facilities located at the adjacent Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club. The venue is located on the main island of the city with immediate access to the beautiful waters of the Arabian Gulf.
The ten Olympic events will contest an opening series and a Medal Race with the kiteboard fleet using a short track format. Prize money will be in awarded to the top three overall finishers in each of the Olympic events from a total prize purse of US$200,000.
The qualification system for the 2014 Final was published on 30 July 2014 and is included Addendum A of the Notice of Race. Click here for the Notice of Race. The first sailors to secure their place were confirmed at the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Santander where the top ten in each event were offered a place.
