Two sailing brothers are on top of the world after winning a global title Down Under.

Matthew and Ben Lulham-Robinson, aged 13 and 11, have claimed the World Junior Mirror Class title off the coast of Australia after dominating five days of racing, to add to the European Junior crown they clinched earlier this year.

And the duo also managed to finish in tenth place overall against sailors far older and more experienced than themselves.

Helm Matthew and crew Ben are members of Yeadon Sailing Club, Otley Sailing Club and the Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club.

The family is due to fly back to England tomorrow.

They have sent an e-mail of thanks to the boys’ school, Ilkley Grammar, for support during the competition in Australia.