Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club (DMYC) on Dublin Bay has reported a steady flow of entries for this weekend's highly anticipated Kish Race.
In a recent announcement, the club has introduced a new perpetual prize for the first Under 25 Skipper in memory of Ben Mulligan, who passed away a few weeks after successfully running the 2022 edition of the race.
The race is sponsored by Dun Laoghaire yacht brokers, Leinster Boats.
The trophy is intended to honour Ben's contribution to encouraging youth and students to sail on the bay.
The late Ben Mulligan at the start of the 2022 DMYC Kish Race on Dublin Bay Photo: Afloat
According to the Notice of Race, the eligibility standard for the race is set as "boats capable of sailing in open water." Weather permitting, the race may include sports boats, SB20s, and other boats, as the experience of sailing around the Kish structure in "river-like tidal conditions", is not to be missed.
The weather forecast for the race currently indicates a moderate Southerly breeze, which should make for a fast race.
This sets the stage for a reach both ways, and skippers are eagerly anticipating the challenge. The Kish Race has always been a popular event that attracts sailors from all over Dublin Bay and beyond, and this year's edition promises to be as exciting as ever.
