West Kirby's Patrick Bromilow and Thomas Kelsall have taken the overall lead at the 50th anniversary 31-boat Irish International 420 Class Association National Championships after seven races sailed in Cork Harbour at Crosshaven.
The Merseysiders are two points clear of day one leaders Cora McNaughton and Sean Cronin of Blessington SC and Malahide YC on 13 who share the same points as Waterford Harbour SC pairing Max Sweetman and Fionn Lynch in third place.
The event marks a special birthday for the 420 class as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend.
The championship is one of three this weekend at Royal Cork Yacht Club as part of the 'Tri Championships 2024', the other two being the Irish Fireball Class Association National Championships 2024 and the Irish 29er Class Association National Championship 2024.
Racing continues on Sunday.