The Kinsale-based J/109 Artful DodJer achieves a level of consistently good performance - both with her O’Regan owners or with others in charge – that is an advertisement for the quality of racing provided by a J/109, and the standard to which this particular example is maintained. 2026 was a good season for Artful DodJer, and concluded on a high for Finbarr & Colm O’Regan in the Autumn League at Royal Cork YC at Crosshaven. There, the DodJer emerging as a clear winner in the premier class no matter what handicap system they chucked at the results for her and her determined crew.
Finbarr & Colm O’Regan of Kinsale are “Sailors of the Month (Season’s Performance)” for October
1st November 2026
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