A steady 8-10 knots all day provided perfect conditions, bringing out the best of competitors in some very tight formations and close racing for the 51st Sea Scout Sailing Regatta on Malahide Estuary.
The main event of the day was a Team-Racing format with 12 teams consisting of three boats per team.
Raced under a round-robin series, each team sailed against one another, scoring points before progressing to the knockout series.
The main event of the day at the Seas Scout Regatta was a Team-Racing format with 12 teams consisting of three boats per team
After 26 exciting races, the 7th Port Howth Sea Scouts came out on top, closely followed by 9th Port Malahide Sea Scouts in 2nd and 24th Port of Galway Sea Scouts in 3rd.
Alongside the main Team-Racing event was the Seamanship Challenge.
Racing flags at the 51st Sea Scout Sailing Regatta on Malahide Estuary
Here the teams of x3 sailed together on a multi-handed boat completing skills and tasks such as rigging, coming alongside and man-overboard.
Malahide sailors came in 1st (Malahide Wed 1), 2nd (Malahide Lír) and 3rd (Malahide Wed 2).
Close racing for the 51st Sea Scout Sailing Regatta on Malahide Estuary
The Albatross Race was next, which is a single-handed, all-against race to the finish with the best of the best.
1st - 7th Port Howth (Sarah)
2nd - 7th Port Howth (Hannah)
3rd - 9th Port Malahide (Timmy)
The last race of the day was the Rovers & Scouters Race this year won by Jordan - 9th Port Malahide.
Finally, the Centenary Cup was presented to the sailor on the day who achieved the highest individual score.
This was proudly awarded to Sarah from 7th Port Howth.
Prizewinners at the 51st Sea Scout Sailing Regatta on Malahide Estuary
