In an exciting showdown at the Etchells World Championship 2025 held at Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Graeme Taylor and James Mayo of Magpie AUS1486 defended their title with an intense match race to conclude the series.

Magpie AUS1486, skippered by the esteemed pair Graeme Taylor and James Mayo, upheld their championship status at the 2025 Etchells World Championship hosted at Royal Brighton Yacht Club. The championship, renowned for its intense competition, witnessed a nail-biting finale between Team Magpie and USA1473 DanEgerous, captained by John Dane III with Eric Doyle and Bill Hardesty. With its determination and skill, Team DanEgerous gave hard competition, but team Magpie was not to be outdone. The victory was a special one, as Taylor commented, "That is just one of the most epic wins of my life." He noted that playing against the likes of Dane, Doyle, and Hardesty was challenging but ultimately fun, a sentiment echoed by his team members. The penultimate race left the scores tied and the anticipation for the final race heightened. In the end, Taylor's Magpie emerged victorious after a tantalising battle between the top competitors, once again demonstrating their prowess and determination on the world sailing stage.