The SB3 is the fastest growing fleet of keel boats in the world and the championship promises to be one of the most exciting sailing events ever held.
“The SB3 is an out and out racing boat which has had explosive growth since the first models were made in 2000,” said NYC Commodore Con Murphy. “There are now 400 boats worldwide – raced by many national champions and Olympic sailors. This is the hottest boat in international racing and we are delighted to be the first country and club to host their world championships”.
“We are amazed at how quickly the entry list is being filled – and from a long way away. We already have entries from Australia, New Zealand, USA, South Africa, France, Netherlands – not to mention big Irish and UK fleets”
“This event will be the biggest ever single make keelboat championship to be held in Ireland – and I believe it will be a great platform for us to show just how good a venue Dublin Bay is for big world class events”.
More than 60 crews from ten countries have already entered the first SB3 World Championships, to be held by the National Yacht Club from September 20–26. Entries will close when the 120-boat limit is reached, or on June 1st.
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