Robert Dickson & Sean Waddilove, Olympic 49er Sailors

Seán Waddilove (left) and Robert Dickson

Dickson and Waddilove Secure Their Paris 2024 Spot as Guilfoyle and Durcan Are Denied Chance to Close the Gap

12th May 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove have emerged best of the two Irish contenders to compete in the men’s skiff event at Paris 2024 this summer. The Dublin crew — from Howth Yacht Club and Skerries Sailing Club respectively — qualified…

Cork Harbour's Séafra Guilfoyle and Johnny Durcan from Royal Cork Yacht Club have scored 41 points and are in 27th place after the first day of racing at the 49er European Championships in La Grande Motte, South of France. Their scores for the day were 20, 6 and 15. They are currently competing against Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove, who are leading the Irish selection trials for the single Irish 49er place at the Paris Olympics

Dickson and Waddilove Lead Irish Hopes and Selection Trials at 49er Europeans

8th May 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

The outcome of the final Irish Olympic sailing selection trial for Paris 2024 remains finely balanced between two rivals after the first qualifying races in La Grande Motte in the South of France. Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove from Dublin's Howth Yacht Club and Skerries…

The two Irish 49ers of Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove from Dublin's Howth Yacht Club and Skerries (IRL 99) and Crosshaven's Séafra Guilfoyle and Johnny Durcan from Royal Cork Yacht Club (IRL 11 on port) are pictured on a startline during a warm-up race at La Grande Motte in the South of France

All Eyes on Dickson/Waddilove Versus Guilfolye/Durcan as Final Paris Irish Olympic 49er Trial Begins

7th May 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Irish Olympic sailing fans have their eyes fixed on the 49er European Championships that kicked off in La Grande Motte in the South of France this morning. This event is the final trial for Paris 2024 selection, and the international…

Howth's Eve McMahon is now in fifth overall after her three opening races at French Olympic Week at Hyères

Three Howth Yacht Club Boats in Top Ten Overall After Day Two of French Olympic Week at Hyères

23rd April 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Howth Yacht Club boats have moved into the top ten of their respective events on the second day of French Olympic Week at Hyères on the Cote D'Azur, France, one of the last big regattas before the Olympic Games itself.…

While Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove enjoyed a welcome final-day score, it wasn’t enough to lift them from 25th place in the Gold fleet

Irish Sailors End Disappointing 49er Worlds on a High Note

10th March 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

After a disappointing week for both Irish crews competing at 49er World Championship in Lanzarote a final-race second place on Sunday (10 March) for Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove was a welcome early season morale boost. After a clean start,…

Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove remain in 25th place overnight after a challenging first day in the 49er Worlds Gold fleet in Lanzarote

Irish Sailors Missing the Shift in First Gold Fleet Races at 49er Worlds

8th March 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Tricky wind conditions have exposed a weakness for the leading Irish crew competing at 49er World Championship in Lanzarote on Friday (8 March). Competing in the Gold fleet final round, Robert Dickson (Howth Yacht Club) and Sean Waddilove (Skerries Sailing…

Dublin sailors Robert Dickson (right) and Sean Waddilove are in 25th place (subject to protests) after the third day of racing at the 49er World Championships in Lanzarote

Irish Sailors on Brink of Qualifying for 49er Gold Fleet at World Championships

7th March 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Irish sailors Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove have put their best foot forward at the 49er World Championship in Lanzarote. The duo is on the brink of qualifying for Gold fleet after the end of the nine-race qualification round on…

Dublin sailors Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove have moved up to 18th overall after the second day of racing at the 49er World Championships in Lanzarote

Irish Sailors Seek Gold Fleet at 49er World Championship in Lanzarote

6th March 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Dublin sailors Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove made a strong start on the second day of racing at the 49er World Championship in Lanzarote, Spain on Wednesday. Despite challenging conditions, including an unstable northerly wind, the duo managed to score…

The “Fingal Flyers” Rob Dickson of Howth (and other clubs) with Sean Waddilove of Skerries

Robert Dickson & Sean Waddilove are “Sailors of the Month" (Olympics) For November

1st December 2023 Sailor of the Month

The “Fingal Flyers” Rob Dickson of Howth (and other clubs) with Sean Waddilove of Skerries brightened sailing spirits in the gloomiest month of the year, with an absolutely stellar performance in the Olympic 49er Euros 2023 at Vilamoura in Portugal.…

Robert Dickson (Howth Yacht Club) and Sean Waddilove (Skerries Sailing Club) won the single Paris 2024 Nation qualification place at this week's 49er Europeans in Portugal

Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove Win 49er Nation Place at Paris 2024 Olympics as Racing Cancelled in Vilamoura

13th November 2023 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Ireland has taken the single Paris 2024 Olympic berth after today’s 49er Europen Championships medal race was cancelled in Vilamoura due to lack of wind. Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove led the five nation fight for the single place on offer…

Ireland's Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove are holding a top ten place as the 49er European Championships (Vilamoura, Portugal, Sunday 12th November 2023) enters its final on Monday with a Paris 2024 place at stake

It's Ireland v Italy for Paris Olympic Berth in Today's 49er European Battle

13th November 2023 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

There will be a tight finish to Monday's battle for the single European qualification spot on offer at the 49er European Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal. After 12 races since last Wednesday, in some difficult light air conditions, Ireland and Italy…

Ireland's Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove finish a race at the 49er European Championships. The Dubliners shot up the leaderboard at the 49er European Championships to lead the race for the single Olympic berth available at the championships

Ireland in Pole Position for Paris Olympic Berth at 49er Euros

11th November 2023 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Ireland has passed out Belgium in the Olympic race for the single Paris berth available at the 49er European Championships in Vilamoura. On the first day of gold fleet racing, Ireland's Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove improved from 13th to…

On another day of rain and very light winds in the qualification round of the 49er European Championships (Vilamoura, Portugal, Thursday 9th November 2023), Paris 2024 hopefuls Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove delivered their best day and are through to the Gold fleet for the final round

Ireland's Dickson and Waddilove into Gold Fleet and a Five Way Fight for Single Olympic Berth at Euro Champs

10th November 2023 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Ireland's Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove survived the scramble to stay in the gold fleet qualification battle at the light air 49er Europeans Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal today. For the five teams (including Ireland) in the battle for the sole…

Close competition - Finland's Oskari Muhonen and Edvard Bremer are currently 30th overall alongside 18th-placed Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove at the light air 49er European Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal

Consistent Dickson and Waddilove Seek Olympic Berth at Light Wind 49er Euros

9th November 2023 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Paris 2024 hopefuls Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove have been performing consistently well at the 49er European Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal. However, with the competition reaching its halfway stage, the Dublin pair need to deliver a strong set of results…

Irish sailors Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove sailing in Vilamoura

Good Start for Irish 49ers at Euros in Portugal

8th November 2023 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

In Vilamoura, Portugal, on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, despite light and fickle wind conditions, Irish sailors Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove made a strong start to the 49er European Championships. The Howth and Skerries pair made a clean start to…

Robert Dickson (Howth Yacht Club) and Sean Waddilove (Skerries Sailing Club) missed the Paris 2024 Nation qualification by one place in The Hague but will try for the single place on offer at this week's 49er Europeans in Portugal

Irish 49er Sailors Get Another Chance at Paris 2024 Olympic qualification in Portugal

6th November 2023 Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing

Having missed Paris 2024 Olympic qualification at the first opportunity at the Sailing World Championships in August, two Irish crews are vying for the one nation place on offer at the 49er European Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal. Racing from this Wednesday, November 8th, until…