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Mirrors Headed To Sligo For First Event On 2019 Calendar

5th April 2019
Mirror dinghy racing on Sligo Bay under Ben Bulben in 2016 Mirror dinghy racing on Sligo Bay under Ben Bulben in 2016 Credit: Sligo Yacht Club/Facebook

#Mirror - Mirror Sailing Ireland had announced details of the next Mirror training weekend and its first competitive of the season.

The O’Dowd Trophy will take place on Sunday 28 April at Sligo Yacht Club, which was recently announced as host of the Mirror World Championships in 2021.

This is a Silver and Bronze fleet event and the first event of the season after three successful training weekends at Lough Ree Yacht Club.

The event will be preceded by regatta training on Friday 26 April from 1.30pm to 5pm and Saturday 27 April from 10am to 5pm.

The cost of training is €40 and the entry for the regatta is €30 per boat — working out at €35 per sailor for three days of competitive training and racing.

The Notice of Race will be posted shortly. Keep up to date with Mirror Sailing Ireland’s Facebook page.

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