There was a remarkable display of sometimes flamboyant sailing talent making the scene for the Championship of Champions 2024 in the Royal North of Ireland YC's RS400s at Cultra on Belfast Lough in October. Yet while other household names in sailing may have been recording conspicuous wins, Ballyholme's Robert Espey & Mikey Ferguson kept the head down, and recorded a steady performance.
They were always in the frame, but never in the bullet slot. That's right – they won overall without one single race win. It's something that strategists preach, but prima donna performers often forget. But the moment of total glory that comes at the end makes it all very worthwhile.
