Blustery Start for New Dublin Team Racing League

8th October 2017

Dublin University Sailing Club hosted the first of the four League events with the goal to grow team racing in the Leinster region

The first round of the Dublin Team Racing League was sailed in blustery conditions yesterday in the relative shelter of Dun Laoghaire Harbour's Carlisle Pier where up to 76 short, sharp races were scheduled.

Dublin University Sailing Club hosted the first of the four League events with the goal to grow team racing in the Leinster region.

Firefly team race national yacht club 3708 Reefed down Fireflies team racing in front of the National Yacht Club Photo: Afloat.ie

The League built on last month's Elmo Cup momentum at the Royal St. George Yacht Club and bridges the gap to college team racing with young sailors ranging from secondary school to university students participating.

Although the league will be held in Dublin, anyone from around the country is welcome to enter a team regardless of age or ability.

Firefly team race national yacht club 3737 The breeze touched 20–knots for team racing in Dun Laoghaire Harbour Photo: Afloat.ie

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