The Irish Topper championships were held in Dunmore East from 4th to 6th July. Three races were held each day in very variable conditions from nearly flat calm to wind and waves. Local Sailors Conor Quinn, Matthew McNulty, Erin McIlwaine and Luke McIlwaine travelled down and gave a great account of themselves. Young McIlwaine in the 4.2 class cleaned up with 9 bullets, while Quinn had to work a bit harder and indeed it came right down to the last couple of races. Amazingly he managed to pull two bullets out of the hat in the last two races and can now call himself an Irish Champion, a title which he adds to the two provincial ones he bagged earlier in the year. He now sets off to compete in the British and World championships in Pwllheli Wales along with Erin, Matthew and Luke. Good luck from all at the Club.
Left to right Luke McIlwaine, Erin McIlwaine (Irish Topper 4.2 Champion), Conor Quinn (Irish Topper Full Rig Champion), Matthew McNulty.
Kieran and Brian Cranley speeding to victory
Cranleys show fleet a clean pair of Heels
Meanwhile back at the club last weekend, race officers McNulty and O’Connor set a course for a somewhat diminished fleet. The Cranley brothers who have not enjoyed good fortune recently on the water were in fine form. Carefully avoiding inversion they led both races from start to finish easily beating the McLaughlins and Colin Matthews in both races. ..
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