Kinsale Hosts Dominate Podium at Squib Southern Championships

19th July 2025

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Prodigal, number 146, sailed by Greg Bell and Roger Pannell from Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club in Belfast, are lying fifth after three races sailed at the Squib keelboat Southern Championships at Kinsale Yacht Club in County Cork Credit: Bob Bateman

Host club boats fill the podium after the first three races of the Squib keelboat Southern Championships at Kinsale Yacht Club in County Cork.

With two race wins, the father and son duo, Michael O'Suilleabhain and Michael O'Sullivan, lead on a points tie-break, with Sean Murphy and Jack O'Sullivan also on nine points. Lying third, on 12, are Ian Travers and Keith O'Riordan.

The first race of the 2025 Squib keelboat Southern Championships at Kinsale Yacht Club in County Cork. Photo: Bob Bateman

With entries from Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club on Belfast Lough, Howth Yacht Club in Dublin and Lough Derg Yacht Club for the Frank Clark-sponsored event, the top visitors are Cultra's Greg Bell and Roger Pannell lying fifth.

The opening race in a lumpy sea under Race Officer John Stallard featured a general recall. Racing concludes on Sunday.

Results below.

Race Results

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