Omer’s fourth, third and first place results from today’s three races represented the worst he has recorded during the event so far but it was still enough for him to extend his advantage at the summit of the standings.

Dutch competitor Sil Hoekstra is now second as he crossed the line in second position twice while finishing third in the other race off the Hauraki Gulf.

He currently has a total of 30 points and trails Omer, who looks to have all-but sealed the youth world title in the class.

Third place on the leaderboard is occupied by Chen Hao Chen of China, who has 37 points.

Despite his commanding lead, Omer refused to accept he had virtually claimed gold, insisting the race for the crown was not over yet.

“No way is it over,” he said.

“Everything is open at competitions like this.

“Conditions can change and it takes just one bad race you know.

“Focus is the main thing.”

It looks to be a similar story in the girl’s RS:X division as Britain’s Emma Wilson is 13 points in front of the rest of the field.

The British sailor claimed two wins and a second place result today and sits in pole position for the title.

Katy Spychakov of Israel is Wilson’s closet challenger, while Peruvian Maria Belen Bazo clung on to third.

Tim Mourniac and Charles Dorange of France continue to lead the way in Nacra 15 class, which is making its Youth Sailing World Championships debut, though they face tough competition from the Italian duo of Gianluigi Ugolini and Maria Giubilei.

Ugolini and Giubilei are now 15 points behind the French duo after they won all three races today.

Mourniac and Dorange 18 points, with Romain Screve and Ian Brill of the United States trailing in third.

Sisters Greta and Kate Stewart are hot on the heels of Australian duo Natasha Bryant and Annie Wilmot in the girl’s 29er event as they aim to deliver success for the home supporters.

The Stewarts took full advantage of the mistakes from the rest of the field to elevate themselves into medal contention on 38 points, nine behind the Australians in top spot.

Defending 420 girl’s champions Julia Szmit and Hanna Dzik of Poland remain on course for a second consecutive gold medal as they have 16 points.

Alexandra Stalder and Silvia Speri of Italy are second on 20, with Sofie Schone and Line Thieleman of Germany third on 27 points.