WEYMOUTH, England (AP) — Good on ya, mates, now go have a rum.
Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen sailed three laps of honor Wednesday to collect their Olympic gold medals in the 49er skiff class, giving the Australian sailing team another reason to head to their adopted pub.
The boyhood mates from Wangi Wangi in New South Wales had clinched the gold medal on points Monday, the same day teammate Tom Slingsby won gold in the Laser. They still had to make a “genuine effort” to get around the course Wednesday in light conditions, which they did.
After the medals ceremony, the next stop was the Cove House Inn perched spectacularly atop nearby Chesil Beach. The Aussies have taken over the old stone pub, importing VB beer, Bundaberg rum and kangaroo for the barbie.
With two golds in hand and two other crews sailing well, the Aussies could win more sailing gold medals in the London Games than the well-funded British team.
