National Yacht Club

The first NYC Junior End of Season regatta was held this weekend in condition more like a balmy July than the middle of the Autumn. Over 60 juniors competed in this mixed fleet event. The highlight of the event was the competition for Gorman Trophy awarded to the winning Optimist sailor. This trophy was presented by the Gorman family in recognition of their considerable achievements as Optimist sailors over 2 generations. After a delayed start waiting for the breeze conditions on Saturday were perfect with a steady 10 knots from the south and calm seas. The main fleet sailed 2 races outside the harbour while the junior fleet spent the morning practising their course and after a break for lunch, raced 3 races. Sunday dawned warm and calm in Dublin Bay and despite much whistling the wind did not blow and racing was cancelled at mid day. NYCs Nicola Ferguson was the overall winner of the Gorman trophy with 2 race wins. A full list of results: NYC Junior EOS Regatta 27 & 28 September 2014 at National Yacht Club 2014