Dom Long of the National 18s
Credit: Bob Bateman
As announced at the recent National 18 Championships, the Cork N18 class are hosting a big party in the Royal Cork Yacht Club on Saturday, 9th September in recognition of Dom Long's 35 years of service to the class.
This will be run in conjunction with the Sutton Book event with guests from Sutton Dinghy Club racing N18's for the day.
There will be plenty of on the water action both sail and power along with a function in the club on Sat evening.
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