Royal Cork Half Tonner Swuzzlebubble Finds Mojo in IRC Two of Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta

7th July 2023

WM Nixon

James and David, Dwyer's Farr Half Tonner Swuzzlebubble from Royal Cork Yacht Club, is the leader after three races sailed at the 2023 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta. Among the Swuzzlebubble crew is British double Olympic keelboat helmsman Andy Beadsworth (second from left) Credit: Bob Bateman

The tough first race of IRC Two at Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta saw the rugged veteran X-302 Dux (Gore-Grimes family, HYC) loving it, but as things settled down a bit, Olympian Andy Beadsworth in James Dwyer's legendary Half Tonner c (Royal Cork YC) found his mojo to record 4,4,1 against Dux's 1,7,3, while Stephen Quinn's J/97 Lambay Rules (HYC) lies third on 2,1,10.

Nicholas And Caroline Gore-Grimes in the Howth Yacht Club X-302 Dux lie second overall after three races sailed at the 2023 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Photo: Bob Bateman

Stephen Quinn's J97 Lambay Rules from Howth Yacht Club lies third overall in the 2023 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Photo: Bob Bateman

The strong southerly winds are expected to continue for Saturday's races before moderating for Sunday's conclusion of the biennial event.

The Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, National Yacht Club, Royal Irish Yacht Club, and Royal St. George Yacht Club are organising the ninth Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta.

Published in DL Regatta: Cr 2, Volvo Regatta

Published in DL Regatta: Cr 2

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William M Nixon has been writing about sailing in Ireland for many years in print and online, and his work has appeared internationally in magazines and books. His own experience ranges from club sailing to international offshore events, and he has cruised extensively under sail, often in his own boats which have ranged in size from an 11ft dinghy to a 35ft cruiser-racer. He has also been involved in the administration of several sailing organisations.

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