Local helm Nick Walsh representing the National 18 dinghy class is guaranteed a place in the final of the All Ireland sailing championships this weekend after wins this afternoon. Conditions were excellent with northerly breezes and flat water and a strong flood tide. Joining him on Sunday in the finals is Sligo's Niall Henry (GP14). Racing continues tomorrow in Cork harbour and the competition for the Junior and Girls Fleets will also get underway. Bob Bateman's photos from this afternoon's flight action below:
Provisional results for Flight 1 Race 3
Boat |
Helm |
Place |
2 |
Nick Walsh |
1 |
3 |
Conor Turvey |
2 |
4 |
Niall Henry |
3 |
6 |
Garrett May |
4 |
7 |
Simon Mitton |
5 |
5 |
Clem McElligott |
6 |
8 |
Pat O'Neill |
7 |
Provisional results for Flight 1 Race 2
Boat |
Helm |
Place |
2 |
Nick Walsh |
1 |
4 |
Niall Henry |
2 |
6 |
Garrett May |
3 |
3 |
Conor Turvey |
4 |
7 |
Simon Mitton |
5 |
8 |
Pat O’Neill |
6 |
5 |
Clem McElligott |
7 |
Provisional results for Flight 1 Race 1
Boat |
Helm |
Place |
7 |
Simon Mitton |
1 |
4 |
Niall Henry |
2 |
6 |
Garrett May |
3 |
2 |
Nick Walsh |
4 |
5 |
Clem McElligott |
5 |
8 |
Pat O’Neill |
6 |
3 |
Conor Turvey |
7 |