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DBSC Flying Fifteens Turnout in Large Numbers for Facet Trophy

6th August 2018
David Gorman (right) & Chris Doorly (left) of the NYC are presented with the Facet Trophy by Pat Shannon David Gorman (right) & Chris Doorly (left) of the NYC are presented with the Facet Trophy by Pat Shannon

What has now become an established event in the DBSC Flying Fifteen calendar the Facet Jewellers Trophy presented and donated by Pat Shanahan of Facet Jewellers took place over the weekend with a 17– strong fleet and was won by David Gorman & Chris Doorly (NYC).

In warm conditions, a sea breeze kicked in to give great sailing conditions. It generally paid to go right out of the strong incoming tide. Race 1 was a close race with Mathews and Poole just pipping Gorman after a gybing duel downwind. The Meaghers, all three of them, were third with Gerry Ryan fourth.

Race two was won by Gorman and Doorly after going right paid on the first beat to give them a comfortable lead that they kept. McCourt was second to win the Silver fleet prize, Mathews third with Sherry fourth which was good enough to give him the Bronze prize.

Many thanks to the PRO and his team for two great courses and to Frank Burgess for organising the day.

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