Connor and was forced to settle for second place overall at the Etchells Mid Winter Regatta at Key Biscayne, Florida.

Needing to defeat Connor in Saturday's first race -- the fifth in a six-race series -- Bromby gambled and lost with several high-risk manoeuvres, placing a distant eighth and handing Connor the title.

Bromby was crewed by long-time partner Lee White and Clive Thatcher.

With the latest regatta completed, Bromby and White will now commence preparation for the Bacardi Cup regatta starting on Saturday.