Seventeen single-handers took advantage of a favourable day on Sunday last (20th) to hold a Christmas Regatta at East Antrim Boat Club on Larne Lough before the shut down in Northern Ireland on Boxing Day.
The fleet consisted of two Optimists and a Topper racing together, nine Laser Radials, four Laser 4.7s and an Aero starting as a group.
The fleet raced in Larne Harbour, currently the base for MPI Resolution, the world's first purpose-built vessel for installing offshore wind turbines that is pictured top and as Afloat reported previously here.
Gavin (left) and George Doig at East Antrim Boat Club Photo: Sue Kitson
The Doig family dominated the results with three generations out on the water. Freddie Doig finished first overall in his Optimist with his younger brother George second, and Dad Gavin was the first Radial with up-and-coming sailor 15-year-old Tom Coulter runner up. First Laser 4.7 was Zoe Whitford – she and Tom both won prizes at the Youth Championships in September. To complete the Doig trio, Grandad Peter raced the Aero.
Commodore Lucy Whitford was pleased with the event. "We had a great day today, cold but good sailing. Unfortunately, due to restrictions we are sailing single-handers".
Mixed single-handed dinghies racing at the EABC Christmas Regatta on Larne Lough
