Sweetman / Lynch win at Double Ree and are 420 Leinster Champions for 2024
20/21 July 2024
Lough Ree served up a thoroughly enjoyable weekend of sailing with wind, waves, gusts and lulls, along with showers and sunshine to entertain the large 420 fleet that assembled as part of the Double Ree festival of double hander sailing. Many thanks to David Dixon (RO), Donie Heraty LRYC Commadore, John McGonnigle and the team in LRYC for organising a fabulous event.
After two very entertaining days of racing, Max Sweetman and Fionn Lynch (Waterford Harbour SC) took home the Leinster Trophy with two points to spare from Blessington /Malahide based Cora McNaughton and Sean Cronin. Sean Lemonier and Killian Mathieu (Galway Bay SC) claimed third place. Silver fleet winners were Sam Wrigley and Jack Ganley also from Galway Bay SC, who received the Crosbie Bowl generously donated by the Crosbie family earlier this year.
Next on the 420 Calendar will be the 420 National Championships, as part of the Tri- Nationals, hosed by RCYC from the 16-18 August 2024. Coaching sessions are planned in GBSC and RCYC in preparation. This event will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 420 class, a milestone delayed by the COVID pandemic, and the fleet is encouraged to gather and celebrate this special occasion.
