The 16-year-old Morisset Park sailor was recently crowned junior world champion after competing in the OK Dinghy International Association (OKDIA) World Championship, in Black Rock, Victoria.

Despite being the youngest sailor in the fleet, Mitch held his own against a quality fleet that included current Olympians, such as Anthony Nossiter.

"There were five or six ex-world champions, so the fleet was very hotly contested," Mitch said.

"It was a bit daunting knowing most of the other competitors have all been sailing a boat for the last 10 years, but I also like the challenge of racing against older people."

In difficult conditions Mitch finished 61st overall out of 78 competitors from six nations, but still claimed the junior world championship.

There were 10 races scheduled for the event, but because of either gale force winds, or no wind at all, only five went ahead.

"Sailing on Port Phillip Bay, the breeze is usually a bit stronger than here on Lake Macquarie and there is a lot more swell," Mitch said.

"It's a different perspective to sailing on Lake Macquarie. It's challenging because you've got to try and get the boat to go the same speed through the waves."

His best finish was 39th.

He said he was proud of his overall performance.

"There were a few days there, particularly the last day, where it just wasn't my day, but overall I was pretty happy with how I went," he said.

"I was hoping for a top 50 spot, but my last day didn't exactly help my push for that, but I'm happy how I went considering it was my first world titles."

Mitch is planning to travel to Poland to defend his title at the 2015 OKDIA World Championships.

He expects there will be a larger and more competitive fleet in Poland, but he's still aiming to finish in the top 50.