Baltimore's 'Spiced Beef' Crew Crowned 1720 European Champions in Galway

11th May 2025

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2025 1720 European Champions L-R: Ewan O Keeffe, Fionn Lyden, Amy Harrington, Seafra Guilfoyle, Florence Lyden, Darragh McCormack Credit: 1720 class

Fionn Lyden's Spiced Beef crew completed a comprehensive win of the 1720 European Championships on Galway Bay on Sunday with a second-place finish in the final race to extend their winning margin to six points.

The consistent Baltimore Sailing Club winners led the three-day competition from start to finish. After nine races, they closed their account with 27 points, compared to the second overall Kinsale entry, Dutch Gold, skippered by Michael O Suilleabhain, on 33.

Defending champion Ross McDonald of Howth YC finished third on 34, ending the championship with a race win.

Second overall Dutch Gold from Kinsale Yacht Club L-R: Mikey Carroll, Michael O Sullivan, Sorcha Ni Shuilleabhain, Julie Neville, Micheal O Suilleabhain, Harvey Tucker (Kinsale YC)

The 16-boat fleet ran a full racing programme using the Vakaros Racesense system despite delays waiting for wind and two dismastings on day two.

Race Results

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Published in 1720, Galway Harbour

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