Optimists Race At Resumed Spiddal Regatta

25th October 2022

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CSS regatta 2022 Commodore's cup winners James Harvey (left) with commodore Eoin Ó Conghaíle and Charlie Donald (right) Credit: Jamie Donald

Oppie sailors took to Galway Bay at the weekend for the resumed Cumann Seoltóireachta an Spidéil (CSS) annual regatta.

Challenging conditions off An Spidéal the previous weekend had restricted racing to the mixed fleet of 420, Laser, Pico and Topaz dinghies, and freshening winds forced an early finish on safety grounds.

Lighter winds on Sunday (October 23) and a rare absence of rain after a week of broken weather and heavy showers allowed the club’s Oppie fleet to launch for a series of three races set by officer of the day Stephen O’Gorman and commodore Eoin Ó Conghaíle.

The winner in the Oppie fleet was Liam Riggott, and Padraic Halliday, also of CSS, took second place.

Seán Ó Conghaíle took third, and Sarah MacAodha finished in fourth place.

Participation by Picos has also been cancelled on safety grounds the previous week. CSS sailing duo Sarah Donald and Rory McHale were presented with the overall Pico trophy for their participation.

CSS regatta 2022 Oppie fleet winner Liam Riggot with commodore Eoin Ó Conghaíle Photo: Jamie Donald

CSS regatta 2022- Padraic Halliday took second place in Oppies with commodore Eoin Ó Conghaíle Photo: Jamie Donald

CSS regatta 2022 third place winner Seán Ó Conghaíle with commodore Eoin Ó Conghaíle Photo: Jamie Donald

CSS regatta 2022 - Oppie sailor Sarah MacAodha who took fourth place with commodore Eoin Ó Conghaíle Photo: Jamie Donald

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