Sailing: Meech and Maloney lie second in South American Champs

Alexandra Maloney and Molly Meech compete in the ISAF Sailing World Cup. Photo / Getty Images

Kiwi sailors Molly Meech and Alex Maloney are second midway through the South American championships in Rio.

They're second in the 49er FX class after five races, with 17 points overall.

They're seven points off the leading Argentinian crew.

It's their final regatta before the Olympics.

Racing continues tonight.