When Micheal O Suilleabhain of Kinsale first figured as a “Sailor of the Month” on Afloat.ie, it was quite some time ago in a junior category, and he was truly a beardless youth. But when he lifted aloft the sacred silver salver to show that he’d become the All-Ireland Keelboat Champion 2026 at the Royal Irish YC in October, it may not have quite been in the Tom Sellick class, but there was no doubting the boy is now a man, and faster than ever in a boat.
Micheal O Suilleabhain of Kinsale is “Sailor of the Month (National Champion)” for October
1st November 2026
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