After eight races sailed Patrick Dillon in Sail Number 131 leads the Dublin Bay Mermaid National Championships at Royal Cork Yacht Club this weekend.

Dillon leads Derek Joyce (Sail number 187) by three points going into the final day of competition in the Clinker class.

Overall, defending champion Darragh McCormack of Foynes lies in third place in the 22-boat fleet.

Download results below. Racing continues tomorrow.

Scroll down for photos by Bob Bateman below