Howth Yacht Club's heavy weather specialist Eve McMahon conquered strong Moroccan wind and waves to win the single race of day three and move into the overall lead of the ILCA U21 World Championships in Tangier.
The Paris 2024 campaigner is one of five Irish sailors competing.
Trademark Atlantic waves and Mediterranean winds over 25 knots produced exciting conditions for the Mens ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 Women U21 racing.
The ILCA 6 fleet had two starts, the first being called back on a general recall, and the second good start was held under a black flag.
As the race progressed, the wind was gusty at the top mark, giving momentary respite before a tough downwind leg.
In first position at mark 1 was McMahon (IRL 216111), who was also today’s winner, closely followed by SUI 220286.
The situation in the ILCA 7 yellow fleet was similar as the first sailor to round mark 1, UKR 222721, was also the winner of race 1. In the ILCA 7 blue fleet, the top position went to ITA 221725.
Results are here