Quiberon was the location for this year's WASZP European Championships, attracting 146 sailors from all over Europe.
Over the course of seven days, nine qualifying races and 8 flight races took place. Sailing was challenging at times, with the wind overall tending to be shifty, gusty and light.
The wind built through the day as it was thermal, so wind conditions varied a lot each day. As the day went on, the breeze got stronger, and the Irish boats did consistently better as the breeze increased.
The event opened with the long-distance race, which was the first time this was organised. It was 25 knots, and there was a big swell causing almost half the fleet to turn back and not complete the race.
Five Irish sailors competed; Max Goodbody RIYC was the first Irish boat placing 64 overall and in the gold fleet. He was followed by Henry Start RStGYC, President of the Irish WASZP Association, who came second Apprentice in Silver Fleet. Marcus O'Leary RSGYC, Georga Goodbody RIYC and Andrew Conan RStGYC completed the Irish team, all in the Silver fleet.
RStGYC is looking forward to hosting the WASZP Nationals again, for the third year running, on Aug 19 and 20th.
