Dublin Bay was once again the venue for the Cannonball Trophy. Travelling Dragon keelboat sailors from the South Coast of the UK and the Netherlands came together to sail against The Royal St George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire.
A misty bay welcomed the three nations on Saturday, 18th May 2024, as teams prepared the fleet of International Dragon keelboats for team racing.
The first race of Irish v Netherlands proved interesting with an ebb tide and an 8-knot northerly breeze, with Dragons choosing to stay close to shore heading to the first mark.
Ten races were completed on Saturday in tricky conditions as the tide turned and the breeze eased drastically in the afternoon.
One of Team UK's helmsmen, Chris Grosscurth, said, "It has been really well organised, close, and interesting racing today."
Only two races were sailed on Sunday in more light northerlies away and a strong outgoing tide, enough to complete the Cannonball Trophy event with 12 races sailed.
Team Ireland had an excellent weekend and won the trophy from the defending British team.
2024 Cannonball Trophy results
1st Ireland
2nd Britain
3rd Netherlands
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