A record 27 Water Wags turned out for Wednesday evening's AIB DBSC race and the opening Water Wag race of the Royal St George Yacht Club Regatta on Dublin Bay.
Light south-southwesterly winds of 4–6 knots greeted competitors on a warm summer evening as Race Officer Tadgh Donnelly set a three-lap windward-leeward course.
The fleet's enthusiasm resulted in two general recalls after boats were over the start line. A clean start was finally achieved under the U Flag.
Fleet Focus — A record 27 Water Wags race on Dublin Bay during the opening Water Wag contest of the Royal St George Yacht Club Regatta, where Guy and Jackie Kilroy's Swift claimed overall victory Photo: Brendan Briscoe
Guy and Jackie Kilroy, sailing Swift (No. 38), led at the first windward mark and controlled the race from there to take victory.
Martin Byrne and Jess Walsh in Hilda held second place for the opening two laps before John O'Driscoll and Sarah Dwyer, sailing Moosmie, moved ahead to secure the runner-up position. Sean Craig, sailing Puffin, finished fourth.
Top Three Overall
Swift (No. 38) – Guy & Jackie Kilroy
Moosmie (No. 15) – John O'Driscoll & Sarah Dwyer
Hilda (No. 49) – Martin Byrne & Jess Walsh
Royal St George YC Regatta Division Winners
Division 1A: Swift (No. 38) – Guy & Jackie Kilroy
Division 1B: Sphinx (No. 56) – Ronan McDonnell & MJ Geraghty
Division 2: Penelope (No. 16) – Catherine & Betty Hilliard
