Flying Fifteen DBSC Race Officer John McNeilly set an exciting course in the 14-22 knots westerly wind with blue skies giving what can only be described as champagne sailing conditions on Dublin bay last night.
Dumpleton and Hickey led off the favoured pin end before a tack to port and broken kicker meant an early shower.
At the other end, the Colemans battled with Sherry to head right in the freshening conditions and short sea.
After the short beat, it was Murphy and LeRoux who powered in on the port lay line to lead ahead of Poole/Galvin, followed by Mulvin/Beirne and the Colemans.
A seat of the pants fast reach to Omega saw the lead change to Poole/Galvin, with Ben and Mary Jane Mulligan now starting to climb into contention.
The long beat back to Bay saw Murphy regain the lead before again losing it downwind to Poole. The final beat saw the upwind power of the two former rugby back rowers, Murphy/LeRoux, pay off again and for good this time, they passed Poole/Galvin on the line for a hard-earned win.
A fast approaching Mulvin was 3rd with the Mulligans 4th and Shery passing the Colemans for 5th.