Kinsale Yacht Club sailors dominated the Squib Irish Championships 2024, delivering an impressive performance that will be remembered.  This much anticipated national event was held at Howth Yacht Club this past weekend, July 27th-28th.

The father-son duo, Micheal O’Suilleabhain and Michael O’Sullivan, sailing their Squib, Mucky Duck, clinched the national championship title with an outstanding performance.  Finishing with 14 points, they secured a remarkable 17-point lead over their nearest competitors, showcasing their exceptional skill and teamwork.

Kinsale Yacht Club’s Atomic, crewed by Ian Travers and Keith O’Riordan, delivered a stellar performance, securing a fantastic 3rd place in the 31-boat fleet with 32 points.  Their podium finish highlighted the club’s depth of talent and competitive spirit.

The success didn’t stop there for Kinsale Yacht Club.  Three father-son teams from the club finished in the top ten.  Mikey and Michael Carroll aboard Klipbok secured 8th place, while Sean and Paul Murphy on Crackers finished in 9th.

“Kinsale Yacht Club’s remarkable performance at Howth Yacht Club has firmly established our Squib crews as a force to be reckoned with in the Irish racing scene” – Anthony Scannell – Commodore Kinsale Yacht Club

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