Sheridan Prevails at RS Aero Eastern Championships 2025 on the Broadmeadow

9th April 2025

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Good winds on the Broadmeadows Estuary in County Dublin as Swords Sailing and Boating Club (SSBC) hosted the RS Aero Eastern Championships 2025 Credit: Niall Schweppe

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April were two totally different days on the Broadmeadows Estuary in County Dublin as Swords Sailing and Boating Club (SSBC) hosted the RS Aero Eastern Championships 2025.

Saturday, the visiting Aero fleet arrived bright and early from Greystones SC, Royal St George YC, Howth YC, Waterford Harbour SC and Ballyholme YC to a brisk easterly and a forecast of 17 to 23 knots, which did not disappoint and provided for some exciting racing on the estuary.

RS Aero racing on the Broadmeadows Estuary in County Dublin at Swords Sailing and Boating Club (SSBC) Photo: Niall Schweppe

After the briefing, the Race Committee and support boats launched ready for the day ahead. With all 12 competing boats on the water and the 3 lap Olympic course laid directly offshore from the clubhouse providing a great viewing point to watch the races from onshore, the 1st race commenced on schedule at 11:55. The RO Siobhán Broaders and ARO Declan O'Brien proceeded to run another 3 races in quick succession in challenging but enjoyable conditions. With the 4 races completed by 2:30pm, a tired but happy fleet returned to shore for some very welcome chilli, hot drinks and race analyses. Daragh Sheridan from Howth YC the overnight leader on 3 points followed by Roy Van Mannen on 6 points.

Sunday, in contrast, was sunny with 7 to 12 knots forecast. The course for Sunday was three lap Windward Leewards with a reach to finish and two races scheduled.

The lighter airs, rig variance and option to go port or starboard at the leeward gate provided for excellent competition and position changes on the water in both races with final overall results in the RS Aero Eastern Championship's 2025.

RS Aero Eastern Championships 2025 1st Place – Daragh Sheridan Howth Yacht Club

RS Aero Eastern Championships 2025 2nd Place – Roy van Mannen Greystones SC

RS Aero Eastern Championships 2025 3rd Place – Paul Phelan Greystones SC

RS Aero Eastern Championships 2025 1st Junior – Nathan Harris Waterford Harbour SC

RS Aero Eastern Championships 2025 1st Masters – John Phelan Howth Yacht Club

RS Aero Eastern Championships 2025 1st Female Helm – Sarah Dwyer Royal St George YC

Prizegiving photos by Stephen Broaders

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