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Moth Sailor Harvey Reigns Supreme on Dublin Bay, Fitzpatrick Keeps Irish Title

2nd October 2017
Ross Harvey crosses the line to victory at the NYC Ross Harvey crosses the line to victory at the NYC Credit: Beau Outteridge/Irish Moth class

Visiting UK foiling sailor Ross Harvey continued his winning ways at the 2017 Irish Moth National Championships, hosted by National Yacht Club at Dun Laoghaire in County Dublin at the weekend.

As Afloat.ie reported earlier, Harvey had built an early lead in an event that included a fun race around Dalkey Island. See vid here.

The overall winner, sailing Roxette, was a clear seven points ahead of Irish champion Rory Fitzpatrick after eight races sailed on Dublin Bay. 

British visitors occupied seven of the top eight places with next best Irish after Fitzpatrick being ninth placed Neil O'Toole of the host club. Full results are here.

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