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May is Puppeteer Champion

27th July 2009

Gareth May's Ibis continued its winning way in Howth at the weekend's national championships. Having taken the lead at the half way stage of the Puppeteer regatta, the local pressed home his advantage over club mate David Clarke's Harlequin yesterday. For action photos and results click the read more button: 1 Ibis, G. May (6), 2 Harlequin, D. Clarke (10), 3 Mojo, Stanley/Callen (14).

PUPPETEER NATIONALS (OVERALL) 26/07/2009. Puppeteer Scratch – 1 Ibis, G. May (6), 2 Harlequin, D. Clarke (10), 3 Mojo, Stanley/Callen (14), 4 Enigma, D. Butler (17), 5 Cloud Nine, E. Burrows (19). Puppeteer Echo –  1 Pinocchio, N. Davidson (4), 2 March Hare, Meaney/McEntee (11), 3 Schiggy, G. Kennedy (19), 4 Yellow Peril, N. Murphy (26), 5 Nefertari, Morgan/Murray (27).

Photos: Gareth Craig – fotosail.com

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