Laura Dillon of Howth - all-Ireland champion in 1996 - continued her winning ways at the weekend on the helm of Harry Heijst's 1972 S&S 41 classic Winsome (Netherlands). In a stormy edition of the mega-fleet Round the Island (of Wight) Race, Winsome emerged as overall winner of Class 2B.
Maintained to the highest standards, Winsome can be very competitive when conditions suit, and it's of interest to note that her Dutch owner already has the boat entered for th 2024 Sydney-Hobart Race. Meanwhile, the style of management is reflected in the ship's blog which carries this report of a hectic race here
Owner Harry Heijst and helm Laura Dillon in the midst of Winsome's celebrating crew