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17th September 2018

RIYC’s Norwood & Cleary Take RS Feva Southern Title In Baltimore

Tim Norwood and Finn Cleary pictured at the RS Feva Europeans in Weymouth last month, where they came fourth in the Silver fleet

#RS - Thirteen Fevas battled it out with Tim Norwood and Finn Cleary of the Royal Irish Yacht Club who took their class Southern title with five bullets to count as the RS Southern Championships concluded yesterday (Sunday 16 September) in Baltimore Harbour.

Frank O’Rourke and Emma Hynes of Greystones Sailing Club had an equally impressive series, never dropping out of the top three and winning the 21-strong RS 200 fleet.

In the RS400 class, the recent third-place finishers at the RS400 Europeans held their winning form securing the Southern title in a fleet of 18 boats.

Alex Barry and Richard Leonard (Monkstown Bay/Royal Cork) held off the home team of Johnny and Harry Durcan as well as Rush Sailing Club’s Alan Ruigrok and Max McNught with five bullets.

Baltimore Sailing Club thanked event organiser Jim Griffiths, helpers afloat and onshore, the race management team, results personnel and all competitors at the late season event and a fitting conclusion to the 2018 RS calendar.

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RS Southerns Results After Day One

Baltimore is hosting more than 50 entries across three RS fleets this weekend

#RS - Three races were completed yesterday (Saturday 15 September) on day one of the RS Southern Championships at Baltimore Sailing Club.

In the RS200, Frank O’Rourke and Emma Hynes on .com from Greystones Sailing Club lead the fleet with two bullets and a second place in the third race yesterday.

They stood just a point ahead of Usain Boat, helmed by Aaron Jones with Rosemary Tyrell from Greystones and the Royal Irish YC.

In the RS400, Alex Barry and Richard Leonard (Monkstown Bay/Royal Cork) were number one with three bullets, while Tim Norwood and crew Finn Cleary (RIYC) lead the RS Feva field as of yesterday evening’s results.

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boot Düsseldorf, the International Boat Show

With almost 250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair and every year in January the “meeting place" for the entire industry. Around 2,000 exhibitors present their interesting new products, attractive further developments and maritime equipment. This means that the complete market will be on site in Düsseldorf and will be inviting visitors on nine days of the fair to an exciting journey through the entire world of water sports in 17 exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology, equipment and accessories, services, canoes, kayaks, kitesurfing, rowing, diving, surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, SUP, fishing, maritime art, marinas, water sports facilities as well as beach resorts and charter, there is something for every water sports enthusiast.

boot Düsseldorf FAQs

How big is boot Düsseldorf?

boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair. Seventeen exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology.

Where is boot Düsseldorf staged?

The Fairground Düsseldorf. This massive Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre is strategically located between the River Rhine and the airport. It's about 20 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the city centre.

How many visitors attend boot Dusseldorf?

250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair.

How long is boot Düsseldorf established?

The 2018 show was the golden jubilee of the show, so 2021 will be the 51st show.

When is boot Düsseldorf?

Every year in January. In 2021 it will be 23-31 January.

Who is the boot Düsseldorf organiser?

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messeplatz 40474 Düsseldorf Tel: +49 211 4560-01 Fax: +49 211 4560-668

Is boot Düsseldorf popular with Irish visitors?

The Irish marine trade has witnessed increasing numbers of Irish attendees at boot over the last few years as the 17-Hall show becomes more and more dominant in the European market and direct flights from Dublin offer the possibility of day trips to the river Rhine venue.

What can you see at boot Düsseldorf?

Boats & Yachts Engines, Engine parts Yacht Equipment Watersports Services Canoes, Kayaks, Rowing Waterski, Wakeboard, Kneeboard & Skimboard Jetski + Equipment & Services Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing & SUP Angling Maritime Art & Crafts Marinas & Watersports Infrastructure Beach Resorts Organisations, Authorities & Clubs