Earlier rain cleared to warm sunshine for the AIB DBSC Water Wag race on Wednesday August 25th.
The 27-strong fleet turned out to compete for the Commemoration Trophy, a rerun of the race that was cancelled in May due to strong winds. The SE wind ranged from 8 to 10 knots prior to the start.
Race Officer Tadgh Donnelly got the 3-lap race underway with one boat OCS.
First to the weather mark was David Corcoran sailing Peggy, followed by Sean Craig sailing Puffin, and John O’Driscoll sailing Moosmie.
The top three maintained their positions at the second weather mark rounding.
Race Officer Donnelly shortened the race on lap 2 in the dying breeze.
Craig overtook Corcoran on the final beat and finished just seconds ahead, with O’Driscoll following in third place.
The crews retired to the National Yacht Club for Après Sail refreshments.
Home at sunset: Water Wags lie alongside at the Royal Irish Yacht Club after Wednesday evening’s Commemoration Trophy race as the sun sets over Dún Laoghaire Harbour Photo: Brendan Briscoe
Although DBSC midweek racing for the Tuesday and Thursday series concludes this week, the Water Wags have 4 more races, with their final race scheduled for September 23rd.
Top 3 finishers:
- Puffin no. 52, Seán & Heather Craig
- Peggy no. 47, David & Patricia Corcoran
- Moosmie no 15., John O’Driscoll & Sarah Dwyer
