Royal Cork's Swuzzlebubble Has It Almost Entirely Her Own Way In Cruisers 2 of Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta

9th July 2023

WM Nixon

The victorious Half-Tonner Swuzzlebubble crew from Crosshaven (James Dwyer, Royal Cork YC) celebrate IRC Two victory at Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Credit: Michael Chester

The ultra-veteran Farr Classic Half-Tonner Swuzzlebubble from Crosshaven (James Dwyer, Royal Cork YC) had the turbo boost of Olympian and World Dragon Champion Andy Beadsworth in the cockpit to help continue a string of firsts into the final day of Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta in IRC 2, and a points total of only 9 – less than half that of the scoring by the second-placed Lambay Rules. This was Stephen Quinn’s J/97 from Howth on 19, with clubmate and sister-ship Jeneral Lee (Colin Kavanagh) on third at 23.

Brendan Foley (RStGYC)with his First Class 8 ALLIG8TR Photo: Michael Chester

Local honour was maintained by Brendan Foley (RStGYC), taking fourth on 25 points with his First Class 8 ALLIG8TR, which confused those who read the “8” as a “B”, but then that’s Show Business.

Published in DL Regatta: Cr 2, Half Tonners, Royal Cork YC, Volvo Regatta

Published in DL Regatta: Cr 2

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Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta

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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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