The AIB DBSC Water Wag race on Wednesday, September 3rd, saw a record 34 boats turning out for the Captain’s prize race at Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
Class Captain Tim Pearson made the call for all boats to reef. Race Officer Tadgh Donnelly aboard DBSC’s Corinthian race committee vessel set a three-round windward/leeward course in a showery westerly breeze averaging 10 knots with strong gusts, particularly at the start.
Sean and Heather Craig sailing Puffin led at the first weather mark and extended their lead to finish by a considerable margin from Sphinx, sailed by Rian Geraghty-McDonnell and MJ Geraghty, who had very close racing with Adam Winkelmann and Sheena Bowers sailing Mademoiselle and exchanged second and third places throughout the race.
Water Wag Captain's prize winner No. 52, Puffin, Sean & Heather Craig Photo: Brendan Briscoe
Third No. 46, Mademoiselle, Adam Winkelmann & Sheena Bowers Photo: Brendan Briscoe
After racing, the Wag crews retired to the Royal St. George Yacht Club for the Captain’s Prize supper and prize giving.
Top 3 results:
- No. 52, Puffin, Sean & Heather Craig
- No. 56, Sphinx, Rian Geraghty-McDonnell & MJ Geraghty
- No. 46, Mademoiselle, Adam Winkelmann & Sheena Bowers
The Water Wag Transom trophy prizes are behind the Captain’s prizes. The Captain’s prizes were made by Captain Tim Pearson’s daughter, Rebekah Pearson, a mixed media artist.
A packed Royal St. George Yacht Club for the Water Wags Captain’s Prize supper and prize giving Photo: Ann Kirwan
Division 2 winners were Ailbe Millerick & Dermot Bremner (below) sailing Nekhbet, division 1b winners were Rian Geraghty-McDonnell & MJ Geraghty sailing Sphinx (who did not attend the prizegiving), and division 1a winners were Sean & Heather Craig sailing Puffin (above) Photos: Ann Kirwan
