Sweetman and Lynch Win Leinster Trophy at Lough Ree 420 Leinster Championships

23rd July 2024

A 420 Leinster Championships race start at the Double Ree 2024 regatta on Lough Ree

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

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At A Glance – 420 Dinghy Specifications

Crew 2
Type Monohull
Design One-Design
Construction GRP
Rig Bermuda
Keel Centerboard
Trapeze Single
LOA 4.2 metres (13 ft 9 in)
Beam 1.63 metres (5 ft 4 in)
Draft 0.965 metres (3 ft 2.0 in)
Hull weight 80 kilograms (180 lb)
Mast height 6.26 metres (20 ft 6 in)
Main & Jib area 10.25 square metres (110.3 sq ft) [1]
Mainsail area 7.45 square metres (80.2 sq ft)
Jib / Genoa area 2.8 square metres (30 sq ft)
Spinnaker area 8.83 square metres (95.0 sq ft)