As Afloat reported previously, Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club (DMYC) intends to run its Viking Marine Christmas Cracker dinghy event on December 27th, building on the success of this unique event, first held on the same date last year, with the kind permission of the Harbour Master.
With the recent demolition of the Ice House, DMYC says it plans to place the marks as far inshore as possible to maximise the spectator value, all made possible without the obstruction of the moored yachts during the summer months.
"This is an “Open” event to all comers, and we welcome dinghy sailors from all clubs to participate, subject to the normal insurance requirements", says DMYC organiser Neil Colin.
"Hopefully, championship-winning Eve McMahon will return to defend her win in the event last year and give the local Aero fleet, who currently dominate the Frostbite PY fleet, some real competition, says Colin.
World ILCA 6 youth champion Eve McMahon won the inaugural DMYC Christmas Cracker in 2021 Photo: Thom Touw
Registration (capped at 85 entries) is available here, there is no entry fee, but DMYC encourages all participants to donate to RNLI using the “JustGiving” link on the DMYC entry page.
