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National Squib Irish Championship at the Royal Irish Yacht Club - Day 1

by Vincent Delany 18 Aug 2018 08:05 BST 17-19 August 2018

The first race of the National Squib Irish Championship at the Royal Irish Yacht Club was held in blustery conditions with wind varying from 22 knots to 8 knots. The wind shifts were up to 45 degrees and sea conditions choppy.

It is expected that four races will be held on Saturday due to the strong winds forecast.

Results after Day 1:

PosSail NoBoatHelmCrewClubR1Pts
1818Toy for the boysPeter WallaceMartin WeatherstoneRNIYC11
2102SlipstreamDavid FerrisRobert MarshallKillyleagh Yacht club22
378AficionadoJohn DriscollChris GraceyRNIYC33
4100FaganGordon PattersonRoss NolanRNIYC44
5146ProdigalGreg BellHarry BellRNIYC55
6134AllegroColm DunneFiona WardKinsale Yacht Club66
7746GizmoJohnny ParkBob StinsonRNIYC77
8149FirecrackerStephen Bridges Killyleagh yacht club88
9123O'LearyDave SheahanSimon SheahanHYC / GHYC99
10138SidewinderRupert WestrupTBC 1010
11869Tears in HeavenFergus O'KellyDavid CotterHowth Yacht Club1111
12841Billy Ruff'nDermot QuinnTBCKillyleagh1212
1344PerfectionSheila PowerVincent DelanyRSGYC1313
14807VolanteSimon WatsonRyan WithersKillyleagh Yacht Club1414
15847Lil QuickieTudor RobertsIeuan WilliamsHolyhead Sailing Club1515
1648PeriquinJohn WhiteNoel ColcloughRSGYC1616
17792Absolutely FabulousMary FahertyLinda DarbyHowth Yacht Club1717
18423SeabiscuitSerena BlacoeEmmet DaltonHowth Yacht ClubDNF2020
18738FOXMichael MoranMichael ShiellRSGYCDNS2020

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