Travers and O'Riordan Lead as Squibs Race in 30-Knots at Kinsale

16th July 2023

Rob Gill and Padraig McGillicuddy from Kinsale Yacht Club competing in the Squib Southern Championships at Kinsale. Scroll down for a photo gallery Credit: Bob Bateman

Racing in westerly winds gusting to 30 knots, local crews hold the top three places overall after the first two races of the Squib South Coast Championship at Kinsale Yacht Club.

National champions Ian Travers and Keith O'Riordan won both races that were held outside Kinsale Harbour.

The 21-boat fleet assembled for the Squib South Coast Championships at Kinsale Yacht Club Photo: Bob Bateman

Second in the 21-boat fleet is James and Harvey Matthews who took a 2,3 to be on five points and one ahead of club commodore Matthias Hellstern and Colm Daly.

Second overall James and Harvey Matthews lead around a weather mark at the Squib Southern Championships at Kinsale Photo: Bob Bateman

With the forecast looking slightly lighter for Sunday, the hope is to run three races in the Frank Clark Ltd Sponsored event.

Squib Southern Championships 2023 Photo Gallery by Bob Bateman

Race Results

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