Crossword Genius

Senior finals of ocean regatta between Sweden / Australia (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nanna

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'senior' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'finals of ocean regatta between sweden australia' is the wordplay.
'finals of' says to take the final letters (I've seen 'final' mean this).
The final letters of 'ocean regatta between sweden australia' are 'NANNA'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for nanna that I've seen before include "Gran" , "Mother's mother?" , "Grandma" , "Senior woman" , "old Indian currency" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.