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16th May 2024

Wicklow’s Simon Johnson Celebrates Podium Finish for Black Star at 44Cup Baiona

Ireland’s Simon Johnson was among the crew of Black Star who completed the podium at the 44Cup Baiona at the weekend.

As previously reported on Afloat.ie, Artemis Racing were victorious in the second round of the 2024 44Cup which concluded on Sunday (12 May).

Placing third was Christian Zuerrer’s Black Star Sailing Team, who won two races to end up equalling their best event result ever (they previously reached third place at the 44Cup Alcaidesa Marina last autumn).

Black Star, with Wicklow’s Simon Johnson, duels with Aleph Racing (featuring Ireland’s Oisín McClelland) at the 44Cup Baiona | Credit: Nico Martinez/44Cup

Wicklow sailor Simon Johnson serves as pit crew on the multinational Black Star squad, but he’s not the only Irish representation in the 44Cup this year — with Finn sailor Oisín McClelland on the French-flagged Aleph Racing and the Royal Cork’s Grattan Roberts grinding for Team Ceeref Vaider, who finished fourth in the final standings.

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