Bacardi Cup Star Class regatta in Miami.

However, the best the Bermudian and crewman Kai Bjorn can hope for is second as Mark Reynolds of the United States wrapped up the title with a day to spare, recording his fourth first place finish, accompanied by crew Magnus Liljedahl.

Bromby started spectacularly, showing good speed along the first beat in leading around the first mark, but lost two boats during the second and third reaching legs.

The Bermudian was able to recoup and draw close to the lead two craft towards the end of the race, but it was a case of "too little, too late''.

"I'm pretty happy. We were going really fast today and look forward to tomorrow,'' said Bromby last night.

He and Bjorn will need another positive result today if they are to get the runners-up spot, as they remain locked in a tight, three-way battle with the American duo of John MacCausland and Phil Trinter and Canada's Ross MacDonald and Dag Nyhof.

Regardless of how he fares today, Bromby can finish no lower than fourth overall.