Race officer Kenny Rumball was jealous last Saturday morning as he laid the anchor of the committee boat in Dun Laoghaire Harbour for the final races of the Super Series that had been run through the Autumn. Why was he jealous? There was lovely crisp, clean North Easterly wind coming in over the East Pier! Perfect sailing conditions for the harbour and with the wind slightly higher than forecast, the ideal conditions for Waszp foiling… Bliss!
After dispatching one of the committee boat crew to the East Pier for hot chocolates to keep the mark layers and committee boat crew warm, the hardy RS Aero, Feva and Waszp sailors arrived on scene eager to start racing and get ashore for homemade mince pies in the clubhouse after sailing!
With the wind being from the North East, meaning there were not huge wind shifts, the sailors enjoyed some cracking sailing. Most of the Aero fleet were sailing on the smaller 6 rig which has proven to be hugely popular for the entire fleet across all genders and weight ranges. Thomas Chaix the head coach from the National Yacht Club took to the water in an Aero 7. Judging by the grin on his face, he was thrilled with the performance of the boat. He quickly got a handle on the boat, taking line honours in a few of the races.
With five races sailed, sailors quickly returned ashore for prizegiving in the Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School and Irish National Sailing Club’s home on the West Pier. Mince pies, and gourmet sandwiches from Kenny’s Café in conjunction with the Wooden Spoon fed the appetites of the hungry sailors.
There will be a small break for Christmas but look out for more Super Series racing in 2023!