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Success for 'Blue Velvet' & North Sails at the Puppeteer National Championships at Howth Yacht Club

2nd August 2018
Colin Kavanagh's Blue Velvet leads at the Puppeteer National Championships off Howth Colin Kavanagh's Blue Velvet leads at the Puppeteer National Championships off Howth

North Sails-powered "Pups" took 1st, 3rd and 4th overall at the Puppeteer 22 Irish Championships held in Howth Yacht Club on July 28/29.

Long-time North Sails Ireland clients Colin and Kathy Kavanagh in "Blue Velvet" won the title for their second time.

Former ISA president Neil Murphy with co-owner Conor Costello in "Yellow Peril" finished 3rd overall counting two first places in his scoreline.

Maurice O'Connell from North Sails Ireland, speaking after the event said, "once again our Pup clients did us proud in the Nationals in Howth. We have been developing our class designs since 2009 and are delighted with our clients' speed and consistency across the wind range. Well done to everyone involved and roll on the Autumn Series!".

Much more on the championships on the HYC site here.

North Sails Results

1. "Blue Velvet" Colin & Kathy Kavanagh 8 pts - North Sails
3. "Yellow Peril" Neil Murphy & Conor Costello 13 pts - North Sails
4. "Gold Dust" Scorie Walls & Declan Browne 16 pts - North Sails
6. "IBIS" Susan Sheridan 28 pts - North Sails

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