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'Floaty McFloatface' Takes the Lead at UK Flying Fifteen British Nationals on Strangford Lough

20th June 2024
A 41-boat fleet is contesting the 2024 Flying Fifteen British Isles Championships at Strangford Lough Yacht Club this week including local pair Hammy Baker and Peter Chamberlain sailing 'Fer Fox Sake'
A 41-boat fleet is contesting the 2024 Flying Fifteen British Isles Championships at Strangford Lough Yacht Club this week including local pair Hammy Baker and Peter Chamberlain sailing 'Fer Fox Sake'(above) Credit: Afloat

Two wins from two races sailed today at the Flying Fifteen British Isles Championships 2024 at Strangford Lough Yacht Club for Graham Vials and Chris Turner in Floaty McFloatface moves the Derwent Reservoir and Lyme Regis Sailing Club pair to the top of the leaderboard after five sailed since Wednesday.

Day one leaders Ian Pinnell and Ian Cadwallader of Hayling Island Sailing Club are one point off the lead with eight. Third is Netley SC's Ben McGrane and Jamie Stewart on 16 points.

The National Yacht Club's Shane MacCarthy and Hugh McNally are the top Irish performers in fourth on 25 points in the 41 boat fleet.

Racing continues on Friday.

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