Baltimore - A final report

Image: Paul Keal www.mainsheetimages.com

Once again the weather conditions in Baltimore were superb who would have thought that five days of fantastic sailing conditions could be achieved in February !

A “just for fun” race series was held during the week and prizes awarded accordingly.

1st Sophie Browne TBSC
2nd Richard Hogan HYC
3rd Jill McGinley RCYC

1st Junior was Richard McGinley

The overall main coaches prize for most improved sailor went to Ruth Herlihy (pictured above)

Lots of other fun prizes were awarded by both coaches & some fun ones by the beach master.

Tired sailors and parents packed up boats on Friday afternoon and some headed straight home whereas some enjoyed one more night in Baltimore before hitting the road on Saturday.

As usual everywhere the oppie sailors go they are prone to leave a few “bits & bobs” behind them so if your sailor now only has one glove or is missing a hot sock check out the lost & found section of the website.

Thank you to craftinsure who sponsored some of the prizes for the event www.craftinsure.ie

Most winter training programs are now ramping up in the lead up to the trials. So next stop the trials in Dunlaoghaire.

See you there

Profile of a Sailor: Kitty and Luka Flanagan

Kitty and Luka are 8-year old twins. They are members of the Royal St George Yacht Club. They are part of the ‘Sea Tigers’ program in the George. It runs on Saturday mornings.

 Kitty and Luka started going out in their dad’s laser, then with the George programme they sailed in groups but have now gone solo in Optimists and are in Baltimore as part of the Regatta Fleet.

They will do their ISA level 1 course this summer and will start in the Regatta Fleet of the IODAI events this year.

Five of the ‘Tigers’ from the RStGYC are sailing here this week. Kitty and Luka are on holiday for the week with their mam and dad and their campervan.