Lough Ree served up a thoroughly enjoyable weekend of sailing with wind, chop, gusts and lulls, showers, and sunshine to entertain the large 420 fleet assembled as part of the Double Ree festival of double-hander sailing.
Winners Max Sweetman and Fionn Lynch (Waterford Harbour SC) are presented with the 420 Leinster Trophy at Lough Ree Yacht Club by Commodore Donie Heraty
After two very entertaining days of racing, Max Sweetman and Fionn Lynch (Waterford Harbour SC) took home the Leinster Trophy with two points to spare from Blessington/Malahide-based Cora McNaughton and Sean Cronin. Sean Lemonier and Killian Mathieu (Galway Bay SC) claimed third place.
Blessington/Malahide-based Cora McNaughton and Sean Cronin were second in the 420 Leinster Championships gold fleet
Sean Lemonier and Killian Mathieu (Galway Bay SC) were third in the 420 Leinster Championships gold fleet
Silver fleet winners were Sam Wrigley and Jack Ganley, also from Galway Bay SC, who received the Crosbie Bowl generously donated by the Crosbie family earlier this year.
Silver fleet winners at the 420 Leinster Championship on Lough Ree were Sam Wrigley and Jack Ganley
Second place in the Silver fleet at the 420 Leinster Championship on Lough Ree were Grace Kelliher and Niamh Lynch
Third place in the Silver fleet at the 420 Leinster Championship on Lough Ree were Charlie Donald and James Harvey
Next on the 420 Calendar will be the 420 National Championships, as part of the Tri-Nationals, hosted by RCYC from 16-18 August 2024.
Coaching sessions are planned in preparation for GBSC and RCYC. This event will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 420 class, a milestone delayed by the COVID pandemic, and the fleet is encouraged to gather and celebrate this special occasion.
2024 420 Leinster Championships results