This weekend, the Irish Schools Sailing National Team Racing Championship returns, bringing together some of the most competitive young sailors from across the country. Hosted at the Royal Irish Yacht Club, the event promises two days of fast-paced, tactical racing at one of Ireland’s premier sailing venues.
Over 26 teams are set to compete, representing all four provinces- Munster, Leinster, Connacht and Ulster- reflecting the continued growth and strength of schools sailing nationwide.
All eyes will be on defending champions Schull Community College Sharks, who return aiming to retain their title against what is shaping up to be a very strong and competitive fleet. With such depth across the entries, competition is expected to be tight throughout.
Racing will take place in Firefly dinghies, a class ideally suited to team racing, where boat handling, tactical awareness and teamwork are key. The event will follow a Swiss League format, ensuring a wide range of matchups and consistently competitive racing across the series.
With racing scheduled inside the harbour by the West Pier in Dún Laoghaire, spectators will have excellent views of the action, adding to the atmosphere both on and off the water.
Racing is set to get underway on Saturday morning and will continue through to Sunday. With a promising forecast, organisers and competitors alike are looking forward to an exciting and high-quality championship.