Nick Walsh, Rob Brownlow, and Eddie Rice lead the 2025 National 18 Irish Championships after three races sailed at Baltimore Sailing Club in West Cork.
With scores of 1, 2, and 5, the Royal Cork trio holds a two-point margin over club mates Colin Barry, Paul Cotter, and Ronan O'Driscoll in Herbie.
In third place in the 15-boat fleet, also on ten points, is Knot4Sale 410, sailed by Harry Pritchard, Brian Twomey, and Seafra Guilfoyle. Racing continues on Sunday.
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The new National 18 ‘Ultra’ Specifications
Designer Phil Morrison
LOA 5.49m
Beam 2.36m
Hull Weight 160kg
Sailing Weight <200kg
Crew Weight No Limit
Main & Jib 22.5 m2
Kite 21.0 m2
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