Huge congratulations to Cillian Dickson, Ryan Glynn, Marcus Ryan, Louis Mulloy and Sam O'Byrne for winning the J24 Europeans on "Headcase" over the weekend. Tremendous stuff, guys!
Here's what trimmer Sam O'Byrne had to say after the event:-
"We are delighted to win the J24 Europeans, especially being the first time an Irish team has done so. We were set up with the North sails Fathead mainsail, DXTT7 Genoa and FR-2 Spinnaker.
These performed really well across the range, even though they are aimed more at choppier and windier venues.
The Irish Headcase crew celebrate victory in the J24 Europeans on Lake Balaton Photo: J24 European Championships
In Balaton's super light air venue, we were fast up and downwind with these sails.
We have been working very closely with Shane Hughes and the guys at North Sails Ireland since the beginning of our campaign. They are always only a phone call away at any time to sort out any issues or help with set-up. Shane, in particular, has been at various times a coach, wealth of knowledge, last-minute sail logistics organiser and all round a massive supporter of the team.
Also, having close access to past J24 world champions like Will Wells and Mike Marshall with North Sails has helped us at different times when trying to move forward.
We look forward to the World Championships in two weeks in Greece, where we will use a full North inventory again".
Well done, "Headcase" - brilliant stuff.
From your North Sails Ireland team - Nigel, Shane and myself
Maurice O'Connell
NORTH SAILS IRELAND
