Irish Sailors Competing in Etchells World Championships in Fremantle, Australia

18th March 2024

Irish at Etchells 22 World Championships: Noel Drennan, Maurice O'Connell and Jamie McWilliam on St. Patrick's Day in Fremantle

Irish sailors are currently participating in the 2024 Etchells World Championships in Fremantle, Western Australia. The event has attracted a star-studded 42-boat fleet, which includes America's Cup veteran John Bertrand and Dragon Gold Cup champion Lawrie Smith of Glandore Harbour Yacht Club, who are leading overall.

Ex-pat Dubliner Noel Drennan of Howth is currently fourth after two races, while Irish Flying Fifteen sailors will spot multiple world champion Graham Vials of England lying second. The sole Irish-flagged boat is Tquila, sailed by James McHugh-Lui, Doreste, Leo Ramia, and Alister Richardson, which is lying 32nd after a DNC in race two. Regular Afloat readers will recall Galway's McHugh scored an impressive race win at last year's World Championships in Florida.

Royal Cork ex-pat Jamie McWilliam, Peter Austin, and Jim Bittl skipper one of two Hong Kong entries. They are currently in 22nd place.

Dublin Bay-based sailmaker Maurice O'Connell is also involved in the event, serving as a coach to leader Lawrie Smith.

Racing continues.

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Published in Etchells, Royal Cork YC

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