In sunny Force 7 conditions, the Portsalon Pint and Quart Pursuit Race provided more than enough excitement on Sunday.
The smaller boats opted to head straight to Portsalon, and larger boats battled the swell to round Swillymore and then surf downwind back to the finish.
IRC fleet:
Faustina 1st
Vivace 2nd
Desperado 3rd
Club Fleet:
Cloudy Bay 1st
L’Escargot 2nd
J’Aimee 3rd
With thanks to Tullamore Dew for providing a range of great prizes on the day.
Club Class:
1st J’aimee
2nd L’escargot
3rd Magic Spell
IRC Class:
1st Faustina X
2nd Leda
3rd Drama Queen
Saturday:
Fahan Regatta Prizegiving 8pm
Three course buffet in the Clubhouse, €15 per head, €3 per child
DJ Frankie providing music from 10pm until 1.30am
Sunday:
Buncrana Regatta Prizegiving 8pm
Commodore’s reception in the Clubhouse with wine, nibbles and music
The barbecue will be lit for those that wish to bring their own
Monday:
Rathmullan Regatta Prizegiving 4.30pm approx
Hosted by the White Hart Inn in their gardens (weather permitting)
Free berthing on Rathmullan pontoons for competitors on Monday afternoon
Start 11.30
A “friendly” white sail race with two prizes to be awarded:
– Winner woman helm
– Winner all female crew
Bar open and nibbles after race
