David Johnston skippered Nimon to a convincing victory in the 2026 Puppeteer 22 National Championships at Howth Yacht Club, winning four of the six races sailed.
Johnston, representing RIYC/HYC, finished the championship on six nett points, six clear of Alan Blay’s Trick or Treat in second place on 12 points.
Nimon opened the series with a fourth before producing three consecutive race wins in races two, three and four. A second in race five was followed by another victory in the sixth and final race.
Blay Takes Second
Blay’s Trick or Treat proved Johnston’s closest challenger, counting a second, fifth, second, second and first after discarding a seventh in the final race.
Neil Murphy’s Yellow Peril completed the championship podium for Howth Yacht Club with 17 nett points. Murphy’s counting scores included three third places.
David Clarke’s Harlequin was fourth on 19 points, with Ian Dickson’s Weyhey fifth on 24.
Four Wins for Nimon
The championship attracted 17 entries, with six races completed.
Paul McMahon’s Shiggi Shiggi won the opening race and eventually finished sixth overall on 32 points, tied on points with Conor McGowan’s Gold Dust in seventh.
Jack McMahon’s Pinocchio was eighth, Robbie Keys’ Odyssey ninth and Graham Cawley’s Eclipse completed the top ten.
The final results were declared on Sunday (September 20th).
