The Irish Flying Fifteen class has announced its 2017 racing programme with two freshwater events on its national calendar for the first time. The 30–boat fleet will head to Craigavon for its Northern Championships at Lough Neagh on June 17th and a season finale will also be held on freshwater when the fleet makes its annual return to Lough Derg Yacht Club on October 21st. Full fixtures below:
Flying Fifteen 2017 Programme
May 27th / 28th: East Coast Championship - DMYC, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
June 17th / 18th: Northern Championship - Lough Neagh Sailing Club, Craigavon
August 19th / 20th: South Coast Championship - WHSC, Dunmore East
September 8th - 10th: Championship of Ireland - CAYC, Whitehead
October 21st – 22nd: Western Championship & LDYC Keel Boat Regatta - LDYC, Dromineer