Anthony O'Leary's modified 1720 Antix Beag from the host club continues to lead the all–in IRC spinnaker division of the O'Leary Insurance Winter League by a single point writes Bob Bateman. Staying second is Kieran Collins's Olson 30, Coracle IV. Moving up to third is Brian Jones's J109 Jelly Baby.
In spite of several competing yachts grounding before the start at low tide, Royal Cork Yacht Club Race Officers Clem and Wendy McElligott got racing away promptly, setting a course (67 on the course card ) in chilly easterly conditions of eight to ten knots to Corkbeg The course then left number 16 to port, a run past Cobh to Whitepoint (No. 5) to starboard, a beat back to (no. 13) off Cuskinny then back out the harbour to (no 5) Dognose and then a run to Cage.
Two of three competing Impala's Prometeus Paul Murray and Whistlin' Dixie Tom McCarthy Photo: Bob Bateman
Frank Doyle’s J122E. Cara
Antix Beag helmed by Ritchie Harrington
The Grand Soleil Nieulargo sailed by 16 yr old Mia Murphy
The Desmond/Ivers/Deasy owned Bad Company to weather of the under-25 Academy 1720
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