Dublin Bay Sailing Club looks on course for its regular bumper turnout of 70 boats – or more – for its seven-race AIB sponsored Turkey Shoot Series starting in just under three weeks.
The Bay Winter Series has consistently made an effort to include boats that do not usually race. Series organiser Fintan Cairns is reporting a 'good response' from cruising boats and one design among the largely cruiser-racer-based fleet this week.
There has been a healthy response across the Dun Laoghaire Harbour waterfront - and further afield too - with boats from the West Coast competing, including Sean Hawkshaw's Wardance of Sligo Yacht Club.
The fun Series that features short sharp racing has 35 confirmed entries so far, with 18 days to run before the first race on November 7th.
The two regular Sunfast 3600s are entered, club 1720 sportsboats and ISORA competitor, A Plus, an Archambault 31.
The Archambault 31, A Plus from the National Yacht Club
A First 44.7, a J/112e are also entered at this stage plus there is the prospect of some new arrivals to the bay also joining the Series.
The Series of seven races will be held on Sunday mornings under modified ECHO handicap.
The popular Series runs until December 19th with First Gun each Sunday at 10.10 hrs.
The entry fee is €70 and includes temporary membership of DBSC and the Royal Irish Yacht Club who are hosting the Series.
A Notice of Race is downloadable here.
A number of club 1720s are entered
