#isora – With overall ISORA series points very close, Saturday's race from Dun Laoghaire to Pwllheli will be a critical one, being the penultimate cross channel race of the ISORA season. Scroll down to download the overall points file.
Consistent performer Welsh yacht Sgrech skippered by Stephen Tudor continues to lead Dublin bay's Joker 2 (John Maybury). These two J109 designs are followed by “Adelie”.
The actual course for Saturday's cross chanel race will be decided on Friday evening at the National Yacht Club with blustery conditions forecast. Scroll down to download the entry list for Saturday's race.
Meanwhile 21 boats crossed the start line for ISORA's sixth race last Friday for the sleigh ride down to North India buoy off Wicklow with wind and tide behind the fleet.
The 15-20 knot west / north west wind provided a spinnaker start at the Pier mark where Commodore of the Royal Alfred Yacht Club, Barry McNeaney sent the
21 boats off racing toward the Muglins.
On route to North India, the wind veered left to right and from 10 knots to 20 knots. At the North India there was a strong south going tide that swept the fleet past the mark when rounding.
The following two eastward reaching legs around South Codling and East Codling were a practice for the beat to the Muglins and the finish, mostly against the tide.
The clear sky conditions for the race provided a spectacular display of stars and planets to keep crew occupied for the final leg.
The finisher, Peter Rowley was waiting to receive the finishing boats as they crossed the finish line between the Dun Laoghaire harbour lights. “Lively Lady” took line honours. Despite this, the J109’s took the wining and second places with “Joker 2” taking First overall and first in Class 1. “Jedi” took 2nd Overall and Class 1 while “Tsunami” took 3rd Overall and
Class 1.
“Legally Blonde” won Class 2 while “Adelie” took 2nd place and “First of September” took 3rd place.
