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Denis Byrne & 3Di Powered 'Cracker' Take Home the Royal Cork Trophies

15th November 2020
Cracker looking sharp with her 3Di sails Cracker looking sharp with her 3Di sails

North Sails 3Di is leading the way on more and more race winners in Ireland. Working with Royal Cork's Denis Byrne and the crew of the Trapper T250 Cracker has been a rewarding experience watching the crew develop and improve over time.

In 2019, Cracker won the Royal Cork Yacht Club’s 'boat of the year' award.

“It is unusual for a small boat like Cracker to win such an award in the biggest yacht club in the country,” said a proud Denis. In 2020 with the same inventory, he’s continued his winning streak. Cracker took her class and the overall win in the annual Cove to Blackrock Race, winning the coveted Moonduster trophy.

Royal Cork's Darragh Connolly (left) presents the 'Moonduster' award to Cracker skipper Denis ByrneRoyal Cork's Darragh Connolly (left) presents the 'Moonduster' award to Cracker skipper Denis Byrne

I keep talking about the trickle-down effect from the largest Super Yachts down to the smaller Club racers......3Di has all angles covered.

This is another great example of a real-life trickle-down tale. Read more about Cracker's success here

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Loft Manager and One Design Expert, Nigel Young started sailmaking in 1981 in Cowes and opened North Sails Ireland in 2004. He races regularly with Irish clients and has competed in Melges 24s since their introduction into Europe in 1994 and has competed in 18 of 20 World Championships, with his best result of a third overall. Nigel also races Dragons Internationally, RS200s and Yachting World Dayboats.

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North Sails Ireland is operated by Loft Manager and One Design Expert Nigel Young at his Cork Harbour base at Myrtleville. The company specialities include Bend on / Bend off, Canvas, Certified Service, Sail Hardware Upgrades, Sail Inspection / Evaluation, Sail Measurement, Sail Repair, Sail Storage and Sail Washing. Working with Nigel are Maurice O'Connell, Shane Hughes and Richard Marshall.