The Irish Sailing Association and Ballyholme Yacht Club have thanked the RNLI and HM Coastguard for their assistance at the Youth Sailing Championships on Belfast Lough on Saturday.
In a statement, the organisers said a 'small number' of competitors had minor injuries. One person was taken to hospital for observation following a concussion.
No serious injuries occurred and all competitors are fully accounted for, the organisers said.
A number of competitors also retired from racing and sailed ashore without incident when wind against tide created difficult conditions at the under 18-championships.
Six sailors were brought ashore on safety ribs. An official rigid inflatable (RIB) also capsized in shallow water.
"We are grateful to the RNLI and HM Coastguard for their response and support when they were alerted as part of the event safety protocols," Harry Hermon, CEO of Irish Sailing said.
On the third day of racing at the Irish Sailing Youth National Championships in Bangor, Co. Down (Saturday 23rd April 2022) a number of minor incidents are being managed by the contingency arrangements agreed with Ballyholme Yacht Club.
The event with over 200 young sailors competing concludes today.
