The recent Munster Mermaid Championships at Foynes Yacht Club on the Shannon Estuary were filled with intense racing, camaraderie, and some special moments.
Despite a disappointing start on Saturday, as racing had to be abandoned due to a lack of wind, Sunday brought favourable conditions, allowing for three thrilling races.
Race Officers Raymond McGibney and Trevor Browne ensured that the races ran smoothly on the estuary.
The highlight of the championships was the impressive performance of Darrach Dineen and crew, Sean Pecknam and Breda Magner, on 102 Endeavour, who emerged as the well-deserved winners.
Dineen shared, "It couldn't have been a better finish... 123, 102, 188, all finished within about 3 seconds of each other. It was an amazing finish!"
Following closely behind, Jim Carthy and Crew, Muriel and Paula Carthy, on 123 Vee claimed the second position, while Darragh McCormack and crew, Mark McCormack, and Keith Rochford, on 188 Innocence secured the third spot.
FYC Commodore Bev Lowes expressed her gratitude to all the sailors for their participation and also recognised the invaluable contributions of the FYC volunteers, including the race officers, committee members, mark layers, safety personnel, boat launch and retrieval teams, clubhouse volunteers, administration staff, and PRO.
Additionally, amidst the competitive atmosphere, a special celebration took place as Roisin McCormack and Michael Lynch (FYC) tied the knot on Friday and also participated in the championship, adding an extra touch of joy to the event.
