J/70 Sportsboat Test Sails Dates Announced for Dun Laoghaire

22nd August 2013

#J/70 – It looks like a new 'pocket rocket' sportsboat is set to enter the Irish sailing scene with news that Key Yachting Ltd (the dealer for J Boats in the UK and Ireland) is planning a J/70 Trial Sail Weekend in Dublin Bay from Friday 6th of September to Sunday 8th of September. The event will be hosted by the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire and representatives from North Sails Ireland will also be on hand throughout the weekend.

Well know sportsboat sailor Roger Bannon has already taken one for a spin and his J70 Boat Report is here.

The plan is to offer those who are interested in the J/70 the chance to sail the boat either Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning

Key Yachting say they will try to ensure that we are able to accommodate as many trial sails as possible during the weekend, but promoters say it would help enormously with the planning if you could let them know when you would like to come.

If you are keen to take this super-fast sportsboat for a spin around the bay, email [email protected]

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