Strong Gust at Start Time Cancels DMYC Dinghy Frostbites at Dun Laoghaire Harbour

13th February 2022

Fireballs sailing in Dun Laoghaire Harbour

Despite an intent to start a race, Mother Nature got the better of today's Viking Marine DMYC Dinghy Frostbites at Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Initially, the race area reconnaissance suggested a breeze in the order of 16.5 knots with gusts marginally in excess of that.

However, in the build-up to the start time the committee boat recorded a consistent 23-knots which was sufficient cause to cancel racing.

Three Fireballs, a collection of ILCAs, a GP14 and a few Aeros decided to go out and play for a while and DMYC's RIBs facilitated that for a short period.

Racing continues next Sunday.

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Cormac Bradley

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Dublin Bay Fireballer Cormac Bradley was appointed Rear Commodore of the International Fireball Class in 2017. He is a regular dinghy and one design correspondent on Afloat.ie

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