#dbsclaser – The first DBSC Tuesday Laser dinghy race drew a really encouraging turnout of 15 boats, 14 of which were Full rigs (more Radials expected post exams). Race Officer Ian Matthews wisely kept the fleet inside Dun Laoghaire Harbour with a squally offshore breeze. The fleet enjoyed two super W/L races with extremely close competition throughout. In Race 1 Conor Byrne showed exactly why he's a fairly recent National Champion by getting the first shift and sailing away to a comfortable victory. Race 2 was dominated by young gun Dan O'Beirne who added the bullet to his 2nd in race 1, emerging as boat of the night v's Byrne's 1 and 3, the latter a great recovery from an individual recall. The Cahill brothers Cian and Patrick showed well too and a few of the older guys had their moments. Results here. Online entry to join in a very exciting season is here
O'Beirne on Top of DBSC Lasers, 15–Boat Turnout For First Harbour Race
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