THE stage is set for some close final day races at the Para World Sailing Championships, with British crews in the mix across the three classes.

Friday’s penultimate Championship day in Medemblik, the Netherlands, saw Alexandra Rickham and Niki Birrell bounce back from a tough third day in the SKUD fleet and will head into the final two races facing a battle for silver.

John Robertson, Hannah Stodel and Steve Thomas have the opportunity to defend their Sonar crown with two races to go.

They’re in overall second heading into the final day, while Helena Lucas is poised just outside of the 2.4mR podium spots in fourth.

2.4mR Open World Champion Megan Pascoe heads into the final day in seventh place.