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Imp and Bateleur 88 Shine at Cobh People's Regatta

19th August 2025
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Pat Tanner's Bateleur 88 (Kites ECHO) was a leading performer at the Cobh People's Regatta in Cork Harbour.

At Cobh People's Regatta on Sunday, August 17, George Radley's IMP (IRC Kites), Pat Tanner's Bateleur 88 (Kites ECHO), and Ian Hickey's Cavatina (Whitesail IRC and ECHO) were the top cruisers.

Cove Sailing Club Wednesday night dinghy leagues, after eight races, Johnny Horgan and Gillian Carney lead the Rankin class. Colm O'Driscoll tops Lasers. Ruadhán Jackson is the Feva Class leader.

Due to low entry numbers and forecast high winds, Cobh Regatta cancelled dinghy racing on Saturday.

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