Headcase have successfully defended their J24 World Championship title in Melbourne, Australia, securing a second win in two years for this world title. Skipper Cillian Dickson and crew of Ryan Glynn, Louis Mulloy, Sam O’Byrne and Marcus Ryan finished 12 points ahead of Australia’s Checkmate after ten races at the championship, which took place Sandringham Yacht Club on Port Phillip, Melbourne.
The Irish crew produced an impressive final-day sequence of first, third and second places leaving them with 21 points to finish with. Checkmate, which was skippered by Sean Kirkjian, finished second on 33 points, with Australia’s Haywire, skippered by Ian Walker, taking third place on 45 points.
This result tops off their historic victory in Plymouth in 2025, when they became the first Irish crew to win the championship. Well done to team Headcase!
Final Standings
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Headcase (Ireland) 21 points
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Checkmate (Australia) 33 points
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Haywire (Australia) 45 points
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Amuse Bouche (USA) 49 points
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Bangor Packet (USA) 56 points