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Fionn Lyden's 'Spiced Beef' is 1720 Baltimore Cup Winner

6th August 2023
Sixteen 1720 sportsboats contested the Baltimore Cup at the weekend
Sixteen 1720 sportsboats contested the Baltimore Cup at the weekend Credit: BSC Facebook

Fionn Lyden's 'Spiced Beef' of the host club was the overall winner of the weekend's 1720 Baltimore Cup raced under the burgee of Baltimore Sailing Club in West Cork.

Lyden built on his overnight lead to be six points clear of clubmate Rob O'Leary's Dutch Gold crew after six races sailed and one discard on Sunday. 

Racing took place in a stiff northwesterly breeze, with the Lousy Rocks in Baltimore Sound playing a significant role in splitting the fleet in race three of the Cup on Saturday afternoon.

Nick Walsh's Breaking Bad was third on 25 points in the 16-boat fleet.

Next up in the West Cork sailing scene is Schull Harbour's four-day Calves Week Regatta which starts on Tuesday, August 8th, with a capped 70-boat cruiser-racer fleet.

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Published in 1720, West Cork
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At a Glance - 1720 Irish Sportsboat 2026 Calendar

  • Southern Championships

    Venue: Royal Cork Yacht Club

    Dates: 16–17 May 2026

  • National Championships

    Venue: Baltimore Sailing Club

    Dates: 12–14 June 2026

  • Baltimore Cup

    Venue: Baltimore Sailing Club

    Dates: 1–2 August 2026

  • European Championships

    Venue: Lough Derg Yacht Club

    Dates: 4–6 September 2026

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