Double Volvo Ocean Race winner Justin Slattery has been awarded the J B Kearney Cup by the Irish Cruising Club (ICC).
The J. B Kearney is awarded to individuals for their outstanding contribution to Irish Sailing. The committee unanimously agreed to award Justin the trophy in recognition of his two decades of racing at the highest level, including five Volvo ocean races and for being a leading Ambassador to the Irish sailing community.
It will be presented to him at the annual dinner of the ICC in Howth YC on February 19.
Well deserved Juddy - the man I never go to see without! @adorlog #goazzam https://t.co/PhThliIyvt
— Ian Walker (@ADORSkipper) December 10, 2015