Irish International 420 Class Association

The National Yacht Club hosted the 420 Leinster Championships over Easter Weekend. Twelve boats competed in the event, with visiting crews travelling from Crosshaven, Kinsale, Malahide, Spiddal , Tralee and Wexford.

Emma Geary and Niamh Connolly, counted four wins and a second place in the six race series, to won the event convincingly. The girls will be aiming to repeat their success next weekend at the ISA Mitsubishi Youth Nationals in Dun Laoghaire in order to secure a nomination to the 2011 ISAF Youth Worlds which will be held in Croatia. Fiona and Patrick Daly finished second overall with a very consistent four 2nds and two 3rds. Aodh Kennedy/Daniel Browne and Richard D’Esterre/Peter Stokes also recorded race wins.

Alanna Lyttle and Cian Guifoyle, narrowly defeated fellow newcomers Emily Jones and Liadh Conway for the Silver Fleet Trophy.

Our thanks go to PRO Larry Power and his mark laying teams for providing excellent racing in sometimes challenging wind conditions and to Sandra Moore, who ran the race office throughout the weekend.

Full results available here: http://www.sail420.com/content/2011-leinster-championships-results