Eight straight bullets in Volvo Cork Week IRC Three Division for the Albin Express North Star (RCYC) was fantastic for the Young family, with Jack Young at the helm.
North Star was also awarded the Coveney Trophy for the Best RCYC boat.
The Albin Express North Star sailed by the Young family were Volvo Cork Week IRC Three winners Photo: Bob Bateman
Conor Twomey’s First Class 8 Allig8r (RStGYC) from Dun Laoghaire Harbour was second. Just three points behind in third was Conor Phelan’s Royal Cork YC Quarter Tonner Anchor Challenge.
The Volvo Cork Week Grand Prizegiving and Closing Ceremony was held at the Royal Cork Yacht Club and billed as one of the greatest parties on the international yachting calendar. Royal Cork Admiral Annamarie Fegan, Cork Week Chairman Ross Deasy and Johnson and Perrott Volvo Dealer Principal Peter Russell presented prizes.
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