Sun Shines on NYC Sailors at Laser Connachts in Lough Ree YC
The Laser Connachts were held in glorious sunshine in the middle of the summer heatwave at Lough Ree Yacht Club on July 20th -21st with almost 100 laser sailors.
NYC was represented in the 4.7 fleet by Conor Kneafsey and Sarah Cooney who both sailed very consistently including a race win in the first race by Sarah. Conor finished 5th overall and Sarah was 7th in the 22-boat fleet.
Representing the NYC in the Radial fleet were Suzie O’Neill and our Olympian Annalise Murphy. Annalise raced the first day prior to flying out for laser training in Rio to get ready for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Most of the sailors camped in the perfect conditions in Lough Ree Yacht Club so it was also a highly successful social event!
Next stop is the Laser Nationals in RCYC, Cork (August 22-25) and then back to NYC for the Laser European and World Championship (August 30 – Sep 6)
