NYC's Ian Mathews (left) and Keith Poole won race four of the Flying Fifteen Europeans on Lake Garda
The National Yacht Club's Ian Mathews and Keith Poole won race four of the Flying Fifteen European Championships on Lake Garda today.
It moves the top Irish boat in the six–boat team to 11th overall in the 35-boat fleet.
British boats fill the top ten places with Hamish Mackay and Andrew Lawson leading overall on 19 points from Steve Goacher and Tim Harper on 25 points.
Next best Irish is Alan Green in 16th overall.
Full results downloadable below.
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Overall Length 20 ft6.1 m
Waterline Length 15 ft4.6 m
Mast Height 22 ft 6 in6.86 m
Sail Area 150 sq ft14 sqm
Spinnaker Area 140 sq ft13 sqm
Hull Weight 300 lb136 kg
Keel Weight 400 lb169 kg
Minimum Weight 685 lb305 kg
Racing Crew Two
Ideal Crew Range 18 - 28 st145 - 185 kg
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