Southworth Has It Hung, Drawn, And Quarter-Tonned in Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Cruisers 3

9th July 2023

Hamble River’s Ian Southworth in Protis sailed an immaculate series in IRC3 of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta to win the division and the overall Volvo Trophy for the best performance in IRC Credit: Afloat

Quarter Tonning is up in lights these days, and Dublin Bay had an illuminating intro to it in its hottest form with the Hamble River’s Ian Southworth in Protis happily discarding a 9th from the harsh first race of Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, as thereafter he had won all the way, to leave him on 5 points, as IRC 3 class sailed six races in all.

Courtown SC’s Martin Mahon with the Joubert-Nivelt Quarter Tonner Snoopy was likewise consistent, albeit with a string of seconds, to finish on 11 points, while Kieran Dorgan of Cove SC with the Ceccarelli Quarter Tonner Illegal was imprinted with thirds to take that overall on 15.

Courtown SC’s Joubert-Nivelt Quarter Tonner Snoopy skippered by Martin Mahon

The top overall prize in IRC for the regatta's Volvo Trophy went to Southworth for his IRC 3 performance, but the weekend has been an important warm-up for all three, no doubt, for next week's Quarter Ton World Championships being staged in Ireland by Royal Cork Yacht Club.

Kieran Dorgan's Ceccarelli Quarter Tonner Illegal Photo: Afloat

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Published in DL Regatta: Cr 3, Quarter Ton, Volvo 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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