Monkstown Bay Sailing Club (MBSC) Laser Winter League 2023 got off to a blustery start in Cork Harbour on Saturday, January 7th, when the scheduled third race was cancelled as gusts hit 30 knots.
James Murphy's results of two and three in the opening two races have secured the overall lead in the seven-boat fleet.
The numbers for the first race were smaller than usual, but there is no doubt the weather alerts for Saturday had a part to play in this.
In second overall is Philip Doherty with Arthur O'Connor third.
The third race of the Monkstown Bay Sailing Club (MBSC) Laser Winter League 2023 was abandoned when gusts were over 30 knots, and many competitors capsized Photo: Bob Bateman
MBSC is one of a few clubs with their race area right on their doorstep. Race Officer Alan Fehilly (featured in Mary Malone's vid below) was expected to go afloat to run racing but opted for the town marina due to the weather.
As Afloat reported earlier, there was an all-in start at 10.12 am, with the overall series winner collecting the coveted MBSC 'Yard of Ale' and €150 prize money on February 11th.
Also up for grabs are CH Marine vouchers for second and third place in this open event.
In race two of the Monkstown Bay Sailing Club (MBSC) Laser Winter League 2023, previous league winner Ronan Kenneally lost his boom Phoo: Bob Bateman
Results are below
