The Puppeteer 22 OD Class provided both the numerically largest fleet in the Howth Autumn League 2026, and the closest racing with one of the most complex uses of tiebreakers to achieve a final result. After all the numbers had been crunched, veteran skipper David Clarke, longtime campaigner of Harlequin, emerged as leader to be celebrated as the champion, having raced to success with a classic Howth combination of family and friends as crew.
David Clarke of Howth is “Sailor of the Month (Series Winner)” for October
1st November 2026
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