Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup and Noble Marine UK/Irish Nationals - Day 5

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Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup and Noble Marine UK/Irish Nationals - Day 5

by Simon Edwards 8 Aug 17:37 BST 3-8 August 2025

With racing cancelled on the final day, due to strong winds, results remained as at the end of day 4.

Ollie Groves and Esther Parkhurst are crowned Eurocup and UK National Champions with Robert Espey and Michael Ferguson winning the Irish National Championship title.

Congratulations to both teams and a huge thanks to everyone at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club for delivering a truly outstanding event.

Results at rniyc.org/eurocup-2025-1

Robert Espey and Michael Ferguson (Irish National Champions) with Nigel Gilbert (Mercedes) - Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup and Noble Marine UK/Irish Nationals - photo © Thomas Anderson / www.sdsphoto.pro

Robert Espey and Michael Ferguson (Irish National Champions) with Nigel Gilbert (Mercedes) - Mercedes Benz Belfast RS400 Eurocup and Noble Marine UK/Irish Nationals - photo © Thomas Anderson / www.sdsphoto.pro

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