Barry McCartin and Teddy Byrne were crowned the new Fireball Leinster champions at Blessington Sailing Club at the weekend. The pair won every race in the 19 boat fleet with top class boatspeed and brilliant picks of wind zones.
A particular feature of this event was the incredible welcome and hospitality provided to the class at their first appearance in Blessington in many years. The warmth and energy of the volunteer ethic at the club literally shone through the whole event. The appearance of so many new faces, both young and not so young augurs well for the future of the class.
Next up for Fireballs is their Nationals at Lough Derg, the prequel to the Gul Fireball Worlds in August. Blessington provided a testing ground for sailors to practice their light air skills which will surely be useful at some stage over the week long Worlds, though everyone will be praying for good winds on that very much larger lake.
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