Sailing

A second day of strong conditions at the French Olympic Sailing Week (Hyères, Cote d’Azur Tuesday, April 25) proved exceptionally challenging for the three Irish crews competing. Near Gale force…

After an 11 race series at the ILCA European Championships (Andora, Italy 17/3/23) defending title-holder Rocco Wright (Howth Yacht Club) emerged with the bronze medal for his event after a…

Gold for Ireland’s Rocco Wright (Howth Yacht Club) in the ILCA6 event of the European Championships on the Côte d’Azur was the highlight of a week of mixed fortunes for…

Defending champion Ger Owens won the 75th Irish Sailing Champions’ Cup in Sutton last Saturday after a tense series against 18 of Ireland’s best sailors.  Owens is a three-time Olympian…

Following last week’s disappointing outcome to the 49er World Championship in Nova Scotia where both crews missed Gold fleet qualification, the team is looking to debrief the event and remedy…

Eve McMahon won silver at the U-21 ILCA Youth World Championships ton Sunday, the best U21 world championship result for Ireland in the ILCA 6 (formerly Laser Radial) class history.…

It was definitely green, white, and gold for Howth Yacht Club’s Eve McMahon, who was crowned European Youth ILCA 6 champion in Greece. “With a 36-point lead, McMahon won both…

Its double gold for Howth pair in Sailing success Both of Ireland’s single-handed sailors won Gold medals at the Allianz Youth Sailing World Championships in The Hague last Thursday. Eve…

Howth sailor Eve McMahon contiued her hot form on the water at the Youth   Sailing World Championships in The Hague, on Monday, with two Irish boats showing strong early…

DUBLIN’S Aoife Hopkins achieved a personal best at the women’s Laser Radial (ILCA6) World Championships in Mussanah, Oman on Monday after winning the 10th race of the series.  The Howth…