Howth Yacht Club has paid tribute to long-time member John Leonard, who died last week.

Leonard sailed at HYC from the early 1980s to 2010, competing for two decades in the Cruiser III class with his Beneteau First 2, Birgitz, and later a Beneteau First 26, The Dawn Treader. He also sailed alongside the late Liam (Bill) Gallagher for three decades.

HYC.ie has Leonard’s death noice and details of funeral arrangements.