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Ireland's MacCarthy and Rigg Lying Seventh at Flying Fifteen British Nationals in Weymouth

23rd September 2023

After four races sailed at the Flying Fifteen British National Championships at Weymouth, sole Irish competitor Shane MacCarthy from Greystones Sailing Club with Richard Rigg is lying seventh overall. 

MacCarthy travelled to the Dorset coast, having won last weekend's Irish East Coast championships with the same crew at Dun Laoghaire. 

Leading the 48-boat British fleet are Ben McGrane and Russ Clark from Netley Sailing Club. Richard Lovering and Chris Turner are second in Floaty McFloatface, with Fiery Chariot, sailed by Andy McKee and Richard Jones in third place.

Racing continues on Sunday.

Published in Flying Fifteen
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