Bateman Clinches MBSC Laser Winter League Title

31st January 2026

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Overall winner Chris Bateman holds the Yard of Ale trophy alongside fellow prizewinners at Monkstown Bay Sailing Club following the conclusion of the 2026 Laser Winter League series. From left to right, MBSC Treasurer David Doherty, Chris Bateman, Bella Waterman, Brendan Dwyer third, Ronan Kenneally second and John O'Sullivan, Winter Series organiser

Chris Bateman has secured overall victory in the Monkstown Bay Sailing Club Laser Winter League after the completion of all 12 races.

Bateman finished the series with a net score of 12 after three discards, following six race wins and consistent front-of-fleet results.

Ronan Kenneally claimed second overall on 19 points, recovering strongly after mid-series absences to finish the league with solid results in the final races.

Brendan Dwyer completed the podium in third place on 35 points, benefiting from a race win in the final outing.

Olin Bateman finished fourth on 38 points, despite a late DNF, while Sean O’Herlihy placed fifth on 40 points after a steady second half of the series.

Rob Howe and Paul O’Sullivan tied on 42 points, separated only on countback, underlining the close competition throughout the fleet.

Monkstown Bay Sailing Club Laser Winter League

Arthur O’Connor and Jamesie Murphy rounded out the top ten, with Murphy carrying three early DNC scores.

In the ILCA 6 fleet, Bella Waterman topped the class on 80 points after completing all 12 races.

The winter league featured three discards and tested sailors across a wide range of conditions on Monkstown Bay.

Published in Monkstown Bay Sailing Club, Laser

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