Manzanita and Mischief Shine in Schull Sailing Season Openers

19th May 2025

Tom MacSweeney

Manzanita (above) and Mischief secure top honours at Schull Harbour Sailing Club, leading the Murray May All-In Echo League after tight races. Close competition sets the stage for an exciting season ahead Credit: Bob Bateman

Peter Duggan's Holland Quarter-Tonner, Manzanita, won the Rosbrin Trophy at Schull Harbour Sailing Club in West Cork.

The Geneveve Trophy was won by John Molloy's Starlight 35, Mischief.

Both boats led the club's fleet after two races of the Murray May All-In Echo League, of which these trophies were also part of the racing.

After last weekend's racing, Mischief is in first place overall in the league on three points. Manzanita is one behind on four. Alan Dwyer's Joxer, another Starlight 35, is third.

Seven yachts are entered in the league.

In the Rossbrin Trophy Race, won by Manzanita, Mischief was second and Tony O'Brien's J109, Tighey Boy, third.

For the Geneveve Trophy, won by Mischief, Joxer was second and Manzanita third.

Close competition so far in this season's opening two races at the West Cork club.

Race Results

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Published in West Cork, Quarter Ton

Published in West Cork

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Tom MacSweeney

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Tom MacSweeney writes a column for Afloat.ie. He is former RTE Marine Correspondent/Presenter of Seascapes and has a monthly Seascapes Podcast on the Community Radio Network and Podcast services

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