Tuesday night's one-design racing had an extra dimension this week with the running of the Garryowen Cup (Howth 17s Junior Race), a race normally scheduled to run during a quiet windless Sunday morning - a somewhat different affair this year.
Ten under-18's took the helms of Howth's finest racing treasures in a gusty and fresh southerly wind under the watchful guidance of their regular crews and owners.
An excellent start allowed Nadia Beshoff in 'Oona' take a substantial lead for most of the race, only to be snatched from her when (420-sailor) Fergus Flood avoided a windless area under the 'Stack' at Ireland's Eye on the penultimate leg and taking line-honours on 'Isobel'. Sam Markey finished second on 'Zaida' and Daniel Hopkins was 3rd on 'Echo'.
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Isobel
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Congratulations to all those juniors that took part and many thanks to the Seventeen Class for providing such an exciting evening for them.
The junior helms were:
| Daniel Hopkins | Echo |
| Aoife Keegan | Rita |
| Maisie Ryan | Pauline |
| Sam Markey | Zaida |
| Alan Keogan | Leila |
| Harry | Deilginis |
| Lara Jameson | Rosemary |
| Nadia Beshoff | Oona |
| Fergus Flood | Isobel |
| Aoife Linnane | Sheila |
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