Baltimore's O'Leary Crew Build Lead at 1720 Southern Championships

29th August 2020

Overall leader - Robert O'Leary's Dutch Gold crew are five points clear at the top in the 1720 Southern Championships sponsored by AIB. Scroll down for photo gallery Credit: Bob Bateman

The overnight AIB 1720 Southern championships leader Robert O'Leary has built a five-point winning margin after five more races were sailed today at the Royal Cork Yacht Club hosted event.

The Baltimore Sailing Club crew sailing 'Dutch Gold' are putting in a consistent performance, similar to that of three weeks ago at the 1720 Baltimore Cup which they won on countback against O'Leary's father, Anthony.

Tight racing for Southern Championships honours in the 14 boat 1720 sportsboat fleet Photo: Bob Bateman

Dutch Gold has not been outside the top four in any of the seven races sailed so far this weekend. Today, the West Cork sailing team earned four top three results (and two wins) from five races sailed in the 14-boat fleet.

Conditions were not as windy as Day One but there were still some big gusts. Photo: Bob Bateman

Staying second overall, Howth Yacht Club's Ross McDonald in Ropedock -Atara trails by five points and is a similar margin ahead of third-placed T-Bone (Tom Durcan/).

Racing continues tomorrow and the forecast is for lighter winds.

1720 Southern Championships Overall after Seven Races Sailed

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