14 Flying Fifteens enjoyed glorious sunshine and light winds just inside the narrows of Strangford Lough for their Northern Championships on Day 1.
Race Officer John McAlea had his hands full with fickle winds and a strong tide but still managed to get three races in.
Local, Shane McCarthy, put his knowledge to good use by posting a 5, 1, 2 to take a comfortable lead into Sunday.
Four points cover second to sixth and will be subject to a protest hearing.
Regrettably, the regatta is conspicuous by the lack of visitors from the major FF centre of Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
They have a solitary rep in Ben Mulligan while Dunmore East's Charlie Boland and Rob McConnell have also made the trip.
The Strangford clubs are well represented.
Download the results sheet below.
Tomorrow's forecast is for a repeat of today.
