Two young sailors from Cove Sailing Club in Cork Harbour claimed overall victory at the RS Feva Eastern Championships in Greystones, Co Wicklow, over the weekend. Alex Mills and Eoin Jones represented Cove SC at the event, which attracted 42 boats across four RS classes at Greystones Sailing Club.
The fleet included 14 RS Fevas, 7 RS Aeros, 13 RS 200s, and 8 RS 400s. Competitors completed five races over two days in demanding conditions.
Sailors spent more than 10 hours on the water and covered over 40km in winds gusting above 28 knots. Mills and Jones delivered a consistent series in the RS Feva fleet, recording three race wins and two second-place finishes to secure the overall championship title.
The 42-boat fleet raced in gusts above 28 knots at Greystones Sailing Club, with competitors completing five races across two demanding days on the water
Their results were first in Race 1, first in Race 2, second in Race 3, second in Race 4 and first in Race 5. The pair also recorded a top speed of 11.7 knots during the regatta.
The result marks a significant achievement for Cove Sailing Club’s youth sailing programme.
Alex Mills and Eoin Jones of Cove Sailing Club celebrate their RS Feva Eastern Championship victory alongside Greystones Sailing Club Commodore Chris McConnell after a dominant weekend series
