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Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 30 MAY 2013

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Avalon (R.Conan/J.Fox), 2. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 3. Levante (M.Leahy/J.Power),

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 2. Levante (M.Leahy/J.Power), 3. Prospect (Chris Johnston)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 2. Wow (George Sisk), 3. Lively Lady (Derek Martin)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Jalapeno (Dermod Baker et al), 2. Joker 11 (John Maybury), 3. Jump The Gun (M.Monaghan/J.Kelly)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Rockabill V (Paul O'Higgins), 2. Jalapeno (Dermod Baker et al), 3. Joker 11 (John Maybury)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power), 2. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 3. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 2. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power), 3. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al)

CRUISERS 3 A Echo - 1. Hyflyer (J Barnard), 2. Lady Rowena (David Bolger), 3. Carrabeg (D.Martin/R.Deasy)

CRUISERS 3 A - 1. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 2. UpD8 (Whelan/McCabe/Carey/Cramer), 3. Cartoon (McCormack/Brady/Lawless)

CRUISERS 3 B Echo - 1. Chouskikou (R Sheehan/R Hickey), 2. Saki (Paget McCormack et al), 3. Gung Ho (G & S O'Shea)

CRUISERS 3 B - 1. Gung Ho (G & S O'Shea), 2. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell), 3. Chouskikou (R Sheehan/R Hickey)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Flyer (Niall Coleman), 2. Fflogger (Alan Dooley), 3. Hi Fibre (Michael McCambridge)

GLEN - 1. Glenmarissa (F.Elmes/W.Higgins), 2. Glenariff (Adrian Lee), 3. Glencorel (B.Waldock/K.Malcolm)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruff Nuff (D & C Mitchell), 2. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe), 3. Shannagh (S.Gill/P.MacDiarmada)

SB3s - 1. Venuesworld.com (Ger Dempsey), 2. Alert Packaging (Justin Burke), 3. Smoke on the Water (B Hobby)

SHIPMAN - 1. Curraglas (John Masterson), 2. Whiterock (Henry Robinson), 3. Gusto (C Heath)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Popje (Ted McCourt), 3. Gwili Two (D.Clarke/P.Maguire)

SQUIB - 1. Kookaburra (P & M Dee), 2. Absolutely Fabulous (N Kennedy/P Reilly), 3. Pintail (M Muldoon & B Stevens)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. White Lotus (Paul Tully), 2. Katie (Tom Dunne et al), 3. Emir Herr (Liam Shanahan)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Xerxes (Dan O'Neill), 2. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan), 3. White Lotus (Paul Tully)

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CRUISERS 2 - 1. Borraine (Ean Pugh), 2. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power)

CRUISERS 3 Tuesday - 1. Grasshopper II (K & J Glynn), 2. Papytoo (M Walsh/F Guilfoyle), 3. Maranda (M Kelly)

FIREBALL - 1. No Name (S Oram), 2. Goodness Gracious (Louise McKenna), 3. No Name (B McGuire)

GLEN - 1. Glenmiller (P Cusack), 2. Glenshane (P Hogan)

IDRA 14 FOOT - 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Dart (Pierre Long), 3. Doody (J.Fitzgerald/J.Byrne)

MERMAID - 1. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan), 2. Tiller Girl (J.O'Rourke), 3. Lively Lady (G O'Neill & M Hanney)

PY CLASS - 1. Sean Craig (RSGYC), 2. P Keane (Laser 1), 3. N O'Toole (Laser)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Alias (D.Meeke/M.McCarthy), 2. Cresendo (L Balfe), 3. Golden Girl (Michael Carrigan et al)

SQUIB - 1. Tais (Michael O'Connell), 2. Periguin (N Colcough)

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Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 25 MAY 2013

BENETEAU 31.7 ECHO - 1. Avalon (R.Conan/J.Fox), 2. Attitude (T Milner J Sugars M Branigan), 3. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 2. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson), 3. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll)

CRUISERS 0 ECHO - 1. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 2. Lively Lady (Derek Martin)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 2. Lively Lady (Derek Martin)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Gringo (Tony Fox), 2. Rockabill V (Paul O'Higgins), 3. Powder Monkey (C Moore)

CRUISERS 1 ECHO - 1. Powder Monkey (C Moore), 2. Gringo (Tony Fox), 3. Jump The Gun (M.Monaghan/J.Kelly)

CRUISERS 2 ECHO - 1. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 2. Antix (D Ryan), 3. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 2. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 3. Graduate (D O'Keeffe)

CRUISERS 3 ECHO - 1. Papytoo (M Walsh/F Guilfoyle), 2. Cri-Cri (P Colton), 3. Chinook (A Bradley/P Morgan)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Quest (J Skerritt), 2. Cri-Cri (P Colton), 3. Papytoo (M Walsh/F Guilfoyle)

FIREBALL Race 1 - 1. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth), 2. Elevation (N.Colin/M.Casey), 3. Goodness Gracious (Louise McKenna)

FIREBALL Race 2 - 1. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth), 2. Elevation (N.Colin/M.Casey), 3. Goodness Gracious (Louise McKenna)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 1 - 1. The Gruffalo (Keith Poole), 2. Hi Fibre (Michael McCambridge), 3. Deranged (A Green/C Doorly)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 2- 1. The Gruffalo (Keith Poole), 2. Deranged (A Green/C Doorly), 3. Mellifluence (T Leonard & B Mulligan)

GLEN - 1. Glenshesk (L.Faulkner et al), 2. Glencree (J.Bligh/H.Roche), 3. Glencorel (B.Waldock/K.Malcolm)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 1 - 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Dart (Pierre Long), 3. Chaos (Julie Ascoop)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 2- 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Dart (Pierre Long), 3. Chaos (Julie Ascoop)

MERMAID Race 1- 1. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan), 2. Lively Lady (G O'Neill & M Hanney), 3. Aideen (B.Martin/D.Brennan)

MERMAID Race 2- 1. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan), 2. Lively Lady (G O'Neill & M Hanney), 3. Aideen (B.Martin/D.Brennan)

PY CLASS Race 1- 1. Richard Harding (Laser), 2. Richard Tate (RS 400)

PY CLASS Race 2- 1. Richard Harding (Laser), 2. Richard Tate (RS 400)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Cresendo (L Balfe), 2. Bandit (Kirwan/Cullen/Brown), 3. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe)

SHIPMAN - 1. Curraglas (John Masterson), 2. Malindi (B.Smith/A.Gray)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Popje (Ted McCourt), 3. Rupert (R & P Lovegrove)

SQUIB Race 1- 1. Nimble (Brian O'Hare), 2. Kookaburra (P & M Dee), 3. Tais (Michael O'Connell)

SQUIB Race 2- 1. Nimble (Brian O'Hare), 2. Kookaburra (P & M Dee), 3. Tais (Michael O'Connell)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS ECHO - 1. Sweet Martini (Bruce Carswell), 2. Act Two (Michael O'Leary et al), 3. Fortitudine (D & A Clarke)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Act Two (Michael O'Leary et al), 2. Calypso (Howard Knott), 3. Xerxes (Dan O'Neill)

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Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 18 MAY 2013

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Levante (M.Leahy/J.Power), 2. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll), 3. Fiddly Bits (Timmins/Quigley/Murray/Breen)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 2. Levante (M.Leahy/J.Power), 3. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll)

CRUISERS 0 Echo - 1. Lively Lady (Derek Martin), 2. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 2. Lively Lady (Derek Martin)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Something Else (J.Hall et al), 2. Gringo (Tony Fox), 3. Adrenalin (Joe McDonald)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Something Else (J.Hall et al), 2. Jalapeno (Dermod Baker et al), 3. Indecision (Declan Hayes et al)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 2. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power), 3. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 2. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 3. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Cri-Cri (P Colton), 2. Carrabeg (D Martin/ R Deasy), 3. Quest (J Skerritt)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Quest (J Skerritt), 2. Cri-Cri (P Colton), 3. Asterix (Boushel/Meredith/Counihan)

FIREBALL - 1. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth), 2. Blind Squirrel (Frank Miller)

FIREBALL - 1. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth), 2. Blind Squirrel (Frank Miller), 3. Elevation (N.Colin/M.Casey)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 2- 1. Deranged (A Green/C Doorly), 2. The Gruffalo (Keith Poole), 3. Frequent Flyer (D Mulvin)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 1- 1. The Gruffalo (Keith Poole), 2. Frequent Flyer (D Mulvin), 3. Hi Fibre (Michael McCambridge)

GLEN - 1. Glenshesk (L.Faulkner et al), 2. Glendun (B.Denham et al), 3. Glencorel (B.Waldock/K.Malcolm)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 2- 1. Chaos (Julie Ascoop), 2. Doody (J.Fitzgerald/J.Byrne), 3. Dart (Pierre Long)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 1- 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Chaos (Julie Ascoop), 3. Dart (Pierre Long)

PY CLASS Race 2- 1. Richard Tate (RS 400)

PY CLASS Race 1- 1. Richard Tate (RS 400)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Bandit (Kirwan/Cullen/Brown), 2. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe), 3. Alias (D.Meeke/M.McCarthy)

SHIPMAN - 1. Bluefin (B.Finucane et al), 2. Malindi (B.Smith/A.Gray), 3. Whiterock (Henry Robinson)

SIGMA 33 - 1. Rupert (R & P Lovegrove), 2. Popje (Ted McCourt), 3. Moonshine (R.Moloney)

SQUIB Race 1- 1. Perfection (Jill Fleming), 2. Kookaburra (P & M Dee), 3. Tais (Michael O'Connell)

SQUIB Race 2- 1. Perfection (Jill Fleming), 2. Nimble (Brian O'Hare), 3. Kookaburra (P & M Dee)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Calypso (Howard Knott), 2. Spirit (Colin O'Brien et al), 3. The Great Escape (P & D Rigney)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Calypso (Howard Knott), 2. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 3. Warrior (D Shanahan)

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Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 16 MAY 2013

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Prima Nocte (Patrick Burke et al), 2. Fiddly Bits (Timmins/Quigley/Murray/Breen), 3. Prospect (Chris Johnston)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 2. Prima Nocte (Patrick Burke et al), 3. Levana (Jean Mitton)

CRUISERS 0 Echo - 1. Lively Lady (Derek Martin), 2. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 3. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 2. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Something Else (J.Hall et al), 2. Rockabill V (Paul O'Higgins), 3. Jedi (A Sarratt)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Something Else (J.Hall et al), 2. Jedi (A Sarratt), 3. Ruth (L Shanahan)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Jester (Declan Curtin), 2. Graduate (D O'Keeffe), 3. Borraine (Ean Pugh)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Jester (Declan Curtin), 2. Graduate (D O'Keeffe), 3. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al)

CRUISERS 3 A Echo - 1. Hyflyer (J Barnard), 2. Cri-Cri (P Colton), 3. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt)

CRUISERS 3 A - 1. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 2. Jaws SeachangeNow (B Foley/J Bergon), 3. Gossip (D Meredith/P Barron/M Rowley)

CRUISERS 3 B Echo - 1. Chouskikou (R Sheehan/R Hickey), 2. Gung Ho (G & S O'Shea), 3. Small Wonder (H Kelly)

CRUISERS 3 B - 1. Gung Ho (G & S O'Shea), 2. Chouskikou (R Sheehan/R Hickey), 3. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell)

DRAGON - 1. Phantom (D.Williams), 2. Diva (R.Johnson/R.Goodbody), 3. Zinzan (Daniel O'Connor et al)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Ash (Joseph Coughlan), 2. Deranged (A Green/C Doorly), 3. Mellifluence (T Leonard & B Mulligan)

GLEN - 1. Glenshane (P Hogan), 2. Glenmarissa (F.Elmes/W.Higgins), 3. Glencoe (Rose Mary Craig et al)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Diane ll (Andrew Claffey), 2. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe), 3. Bandit (Kirwan/Cullen/Brown)

SB3s - 1. Seriously Bonkers (P Lee/M Cuppage), 2. Bom Chickawahwah (John O'Driscoll), 3. Alert Packaging (Justin Burke)

SHIPMAN - 1. Gusto (C Heath), 2. Euphanzel lll (J Simington), 3. Malindi (B.Smith/A.Gray)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Popje (Ted McCourt), 3. Rupert (R & P Lovegrove)

SQUIB - 1. Glassilaun (D O'Neill), 2. Kookaburra (P & M Dee), 3. Absolutely Fabulous (N Kennedy/P Reilly)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Nirvana (Bernard Neeson), 2. White Lotus (Paul Tully), 3. Just Jasmin (Philip Smith)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. White Lotus (Paul Tully), 2. Xerxes (Dan O'Neill), 3. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al)

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Who would be a forecaster? XC Weather was suggesting that at 19:00 it would be blowing 2 knots from the south, gusting to four knots. We could expect some light rain writes Cormac Bradley

In reality it was blowing quite healthily from the SSE, immediately before the race we had hailstones and heavy rain and still the atmosphere remains cold as does the sea! And this is mid-May!

Tuesday night Fireball order was restored when Noel Butler & Stephen Oram (15061) led from start to finish on a trapezoid course with 3 laps. 7 boats took to the water and six started. Louis Smyth & Cormac Bradley (15007) started early at the pin............too early and got a blue cross on a white background flag for their effort.

All the starters went out to sea initially to benefit from the ebbing tide. Virtually everyone went to the port layline before tacking onto port for thie approach to the weather mark. At Mark 1 the running order was Butler/Oram, Neil Colin & Margaret Casey (14775), with Frank Miller & Grattan Donnelly (14713), Louise McKenna & Hermine O Keeffe (14691) and Smyth/Bradley rounding in close company, followed by Cariosa Power & Marie Barry (14854).
Butler/ Oram were the only boat to fly bag across the top of the course and sailed away as a consequence. Colin/Casey maintained the gap on the next three who indulged in a boat for boat surfing challenge all the way from Mark 2 to Mark 4.

Up the second beat Miller and Smyth were in close company going to sea. McKenna went inshore. But at the 2nd weather mark they were still in the same order. An immediate gybe at the 2nd weather mark gave Smyth an advantage over the other two which allowed him to round Mk 4 the 2nd time ahead.

On the last beat an inshore lift on starboard tack benefitted those who went that way. McKenna dropped behind the other two. But on legs 2, 3 and 4 of the final lap, the three boats closed up again. Smyth held off Miller to the finish but crossed the line in silence.

1st Noel Butler & Stephen Oram 15061
2nd Neil Colin & Margaret Casey 14775
3rd Frank Miller & Grattan Donnelly 14713

Order restored!

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CRUISERS 2 - 1. Borraine (Ean Pugh), 2. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power), 3. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al)

CRUISERS 3 Tuesday - 1. Grasshopper II (K & J Glynn), 2. Asterix (Boushel/Meredith/Counihan), 3. Papytoo (M Walsh/F Guilfoyle)

FIREBALL - 1. No Name (S Oram), 2. Elevation (N.Colin/M.Casey), 3. Blind Squirrel (Frank Miller)

GLEN - 1. Glenmiller (P Cusack), 2. Glenshane (P Hogan), 3. Glendun (B.Denham et al)

IDRA 14 FOOT - 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Chaos (Julie Ascoop), 3. Dart (Pierre Long)

PY CLASS - 1. Colin Galavan (Laser), 2. P Keane (Laser 1), 3. Hugh Sheehy (OK Dinghy)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruff Diamond (D.Byrne et al), 2. Alias (D.Meeke/M.McCarthy), 3. Golden Girl (Michael Carrigan et al)

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CRUISERS 2 - 1. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power), 2. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson)

CRUISERS 3 Tuesday - 1. Maranda (M Kelly), 2. Grasshopper II (K & J Glynn), 3. Jiminy Cricket (M Tyndall)

FIREBALL - 1. Mr. Tipsy (J Clancy/C Clancy), 2. No Name (S Oram), 3. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth)

GLEN - 1. Glenshane (P Hogan), 2. Glenmiller (P Cusack), 3. Glencorel (B.Waldock/K.Malcolm)

MERMAID - 1. Tiller Girl (J.O'Rourke), 2. Lively Lady (G O'Neill & M Hanney), 3. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan)

PY CLASS - 1. P Keane 2. S Craig, 3. D Dwyer

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Icicle (C Murray), 2. Alias (D.Meeke/M.McCarthy), 3. Cresendo (L Balfe)

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Results from this afternoon's first DBSC Saturday race of 2013 on Dublin Bay:

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Legally Blonde (C.Drohan/P.Egan), 2. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson), 3. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Legally Blonde (C.Drohan/P.Egan), 2. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson), 3. Fiddly Bits (Timmins/Quigley/Murray/Breen)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Powder Monkey (C Moore), 2. Something Else (J.Hall et al), 3. Rockabill V (Paul O'Higgins)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Something Else (J.Hall et al), 2. Powder Monkey (C Moore), 3. Indecision (Declan Hayes et al)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Graduate (D O'Keeffe), 2. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 3. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 2. Peridot (Jim McCann et al)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Cri-Cri (P Colton), 2. Carrabeg (D Martin/ R Deasy), 3. Small Wonder (H Kelly)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Quest (J Skerritt), 2. Asterix (Boushel/Meredith/Counihan)

FIREBALL Race 1- 1. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth), 2. Elevation (N.Colin/M.Casey)

FIREBALL Race 2- 1. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth), 2. Elevation (N.Colin/M.Casey)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 1- 1. Deranged (A Green/C Doorly), 2. Frequent Flyer (D Mulvin), 3. The Gruffalo (Keith Poole)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 2- 1. Flyer (Niall Coleman), 2. Deranged (A Green/C Doorly), 3. The Big Bow Wow (N.Meagher/N.Matthews)

GLEN - 1. Glendun (B.Denham et al), 2. Glencorel (B.Waldock/K.Malcolm)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 1- 1. Dart (Pierre Long), 2. Siabhra (David Long), 3. Chaos (Julie Ascoop)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 2- 1. Dart (Pierre Long), 2. Siabhra (David Long)

MERMAID Race 1- 1. Lively Lady (G O'Neill & M Hanney), 2. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan), 3. Aideen (B.Martin/D.Brennan)

MERMAID Race 2- 1. Lively Lady (G O'Neill & M Hanney), 2. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan), 3. Aideen (B.Martin/D.Brennan)

PY CLASS Race 1- 1. P Keane (Laser 1), 2. Hugh Sheehy (OK Dinghy)

PY CLASS Race 2- 1. P Keane (Laser 1), 2. Hugh Sheehy (OK Dinghy)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruff Nuff (D & C Mitchell), 2. Bandit (Kirwan/Cullen/Brown), 3. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe)

SHIPMAN - 1. Curraglas (John Masterson), 2. Malindi (B.Smith/A.Gray, 3. Whiterock (Henry Robinson)

SIGMA 33 - 1. Miss Behavin' (A Bell et al), 2. Pippa IV (G.Kinsman/E.McMahon/M.O'Brien)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Just Jasmin (Philip Smith), 2. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 3. Fortitudine (D & A Clarke)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 2. Warrior (D Shanahan), 3. Act Two (Michael O'Leary et al)

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BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson), 2. Fiddly Bits (Timmins/Quigley/Murray/Breen), 3. Legally Blonde (C.Drohan/P.Egan)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Levana (Jean Mitton), 2. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson), 3. Prospect (Chris Johnston)

CRUISERS 0 Echo - 1. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell), 2. Lively Lady (Derek Martin)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Jedi (A Sarratt), 2. Ruth (L Shanahan), 3. Something Else (J.Hall et al)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Rockabill V (Paul O'Higgins), 2. Something Else (J.Hall et al), 3. Jedi (A Sarratt)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power), 2. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 3. Jester (Declan Curtin)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al), 2. Jester (Declan Curtin)

CRUISERS 3 A Echo - 1. Lady Rowena (David Bolger), 2. Grasshopper 2 (K & J Glynn), 3. Huggy Bear (Doyle & Byrne)

CRUISERS 3 A - 1. Lady Rowena (David Bolger), 2. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 3. Huggy Bear (Doyle & Byrne)

CRUISERS 3 B Echo - 1. Chouskikou (R Sheehan/R Hickey), 2. Taiscealai (B Richardson), 3. Wynward (W McCormack)

DRAGON - 1. Diva (R.Johnson/R.Goodbody), 2. Chimaera (Andrew Craig), 3. Phantom (D.Williams)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Deranged (A Green/C Doorly), 2. Flyer (Niall Coleman), 3. Frequent Flyer (D Mulvin)

GLEN - 1. Glendun (B.Denham et al), 2. Glenshane (P Hogan), 3. Glencorel (B.Waldock/K.Malcolm)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Diane ll (Andrew Claffey), 2. Bandit (Kirwan/Cullen/Brown), 3. Carmen (B Duffy/M Hinkson)

SHIPMAN - 1. Curraglas (John Masterson), 2. Gusto (C Heath), 3. Malindi (B.Smith/A.Gray)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Rupert (R & P Lovegrove), 3. Leeuwin (H&C Leonard & B Kerr)

SQUIB - 1. Glassilaun (D O'Neill), 2. Absolutely Fabulous (N Kennedy/P Reilly), 3. Periguin (N Colcough)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Sweet Martini (Bruce Carswell), 2. Teal (Ian French), 3. Katie (Tom Dunne et al)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 2. Calypso (Howard Knott)

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RORC Fastnet Race

This race is both a blue riband international yachting fixture and a biennial offshore pilgrimage that attracts crews from all walks of life:- from aspiring sailors to professional crews; all ages and all professions. Some are racing for charity, others for a personal challenge.

For the world's top professional sailors, it is a 'must-do' race. For some, it will be their first-ever race, and for others, something they have competed in for over 50 years! The race attracts the most diverse fleet of yachts, from beautiful classic yachts to some of the fastest racing machines on the planet – and everything in between.

The testing course passes eight famous landmarks along the route: The Needles, Portland Bill, Start Point, the Lizard, Land’s End, the Fastnet Rock, Bishop’s Rock off the Scillies and Plymouth breakwater (now Cherbourg for 2021 and 2023). After the start in Cowes, the fleet heads westward down The Solent, before exiting into the English Channel at Hurst Castle. The finish for 2021 is in Cherbourg via the Fastnet Rock, off the southern tip of Ireland.

  • The leg across the Celtic Sea to (and from) the Fastnet Rock is known to be unpredictable and challenging. The competitors are exposed to fast-moving Atlantic weather systems and the fleet often encounter tough conditions
  • Flawless decision-making, determination and total commitment are the essential requirements. Crews have to manage and anticipate the changing tidal and meteorological conditions imposed by the complex course
  • The symbol of the race is the Fastnet Rock, located off the southern coast of Ireland. Also known as the Teardrop of Ireland, the Rock marks an evocative turning point in the challenging race
  • Once sailors reach the Fastnet Rock, they are well over halfway to the finish in Cherbourg.

Fastnet Race - FAQs

The 49th edition of the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race will start from the Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes, UK on Sunday 8th August 2021.

The next two editions of the race in 2021 and 2023 will finish in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin at the head of the Normandy peninsula, France

Over 300. A record fleet is once again anticipated for the world's largest offshore yacht race.

The international fleet attracts both enthusiastic amateur, the seasoned offshore racer, as well as out-and-out professionals from all corners of the world.

Boats of all shapes, sizes and age take part in this historic race, from 9m-34m (30-110ft) – and everything in between.

The Fastnet Race multihull course record is: 1 day 4 hours 2 minutes and 26 seconds (2019, Ultim Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, Franck Cammas / Charles Caudrelier)

The Fastnet Race monohull course record is: 1 day, 18 hours, 39 minutes (2011, Volvo 70, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing).

David and Peter Askew's American VO70 Wizard won the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race, claiming the Fastnet Challenge Cup for 1st in IRC Overall.

Rolex SA has been a longstanding sponsor of the race since 2001.

The first race was in 1925 with 7 boats. The Royal Ocean Racing Club was set up as a result.

The winner of the first Fastnet Race was the former pilot cutter Jolie Brise, a boat that is still sailing today.

Cork sailor Henry P F Donegan (1870-1940), who gave his total support for the Fastnet Race from its inception in 1925 and competed in the inaugural race in his 43ft cutter Gull from Cork.

Ireland has won the Fastnet Race twice. In 1987 the Dubois 40 Irish Independent won the Fastnet Race overall for the first time and then in 2007 – all of twenty years after Irish Independent’s win – Ireland secured the overall win again this time thanks to Ger O’Rourke’s Cookson 50 Chieftain from the Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland in Kilrush.

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Fastnet Race 2023 Date

The 2023 50th Rolex Fastnet Race will start on Saturday, 22nd July 2023

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At A Glance – Fastnet Race

  • The world's largest offshore yacht race
  • The biennial race is 695 nautical miles - Cowes, Fastnet Rock, Cherbourg
  • A fleet of over 400 yachts regularly will take part
  • The international fleet is made up of over 26 countries
  • Multihull course record: 1 day, 8 hours, 48 minutes (2011, Banque Populaire V)
  • Monohull course record: 1 day, 18 hours, 39 minutes (2011, Volvo 70, Abu Dhabi)
  • Largest IRC Rated boat is the 100ft (30.48m) Scallywag 100 (HKG)
  • Some of the Smallest boats in the fleet are 30 footers
  • Rolex SA has been a longstanding sponsor of the race since 2001
  • The first race was in 1925 with 7 boats. The Royal Ocean Racing Club was set up as a result.

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