The Italian J/70 Cup Event starts today in Riva del Garda. Team Wildcard, the only Irish entry for this year's highly competitive event, will fly the flag for Ireland.
Team Wildcard from Royal Cork Yacht Club comprises Harry Twomey, Neil Hegarty, Rosario Travascio, Dara O’Shea and William Twomey.
The Irish crew recently finished 17th Corinthian (out of 27 Corinthians) and 61 overall out of 81 boats at the J/70 Europeans.
With nearly 40 J/70s competing, the Riva event will provide three days of exciting racing in the local 'Ora' winds.