Ireland's 'premier domestic invitation sailing event' is proudly sponsored by Euro Car Parks and will see the best of Irish sailors compete to be crowned the ISA All Ireland Sailing Champion 2008.
The competitors, who will race in the ISA SailFleet J80 keelboats, were announced by ISA Racing Manager Ed Alcock.
“Stefan Hyde will be keen to defend his title; however the 2007 Champion will have strong competition across the fleet. This includes sailors of the calibre of Timothy Goodbody and Peter O'Leary, fresh from their Olympic Regatta. In fact Peter’s name is already on the trophy as he won the championship in 2006.”
Alcock continued: “The J80’s will be raced with a crew of three. The invited competitors are therefore choosing their best team available making this weekend a showcase of Irish talent on the waters off Howth.”
Competitors Representing:
Martin Byrne Dragon Class
Pat O'Neill E-Boat Class
David Burrows Etchells Class
Noel Butler Fireball Class
Timmy Corcoran GP14 Class
David Dwyer ICRA 1
Nigel Biggs ICRA 2
Neil Spain ICRA 3
Flor O'Driscoll ICRA 4
Brian Goggin Irish 5o5 Class
James Espey Laser Class
Gareth Flannigan Laser SB3 Class
Stephan Hyde 2007 Champion
Nicholas O'Leary Match Race
Adrian Allen Multihull Class
Timothy Goodbody Olympic
Peter O'Leary Olympic
Garrett May Puppeteer Class
Simon Brien RS Elite
Derek Mitchell Ruffian 23
David Dickson Shannon One Design
Debbie Hanna Wild Card
Anthony O'Leary Wild Card
Mary O'Loughlin Wild Card
