Successful Regatta at CLYC

Sailing Secretary Andy Browne changed the date of the regatta this year obviously following consultation with a meteorologist as it was as near perfect as possible. Brisk south easterly winds made course setting a breeze for Michael O’Farrell on Scarlet. Saturday's races were testing, so much so that Rooney and McDonagh blew a gasket and had to retire. Newcomers Chris and Vania from Malta sailed well until a fateful capsize. The A fleet was dominated by Henry McLaughlin Junior in the Laser standard with a succession of bullets.

Erin and Luke McIlwaine battled for B fleet honours all day with neither ready to give an inch. Sunday brought more good weather and the appearance of Tim Gibbons to challenge Mclaughlin, however two more bullets later and it was all over in the A fleet. Stephen Finnegan appears to have the measure of the Radial now with a fine second overall in the A Fleet. Keith Thornbury and daughter Emma were back after a long retirement to win the Double Hander Class.

Erin McIlwaine managed a great victory over brother Luke in the B Fleet and when she gets to the full rig there will be some regular battles on there.

All photos courtesy Simon McIlwaine