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National Yacht Club’s Mark Lyttle Crowned Laser Grand Master World Champion on Home Waters

National Yacht Club’s Mark Lyttle Crowned Laser Grand Master World Champion on Home Waters

In a tense climax to the Laser Master World Championships in Dun Laoghaire, Mark Lyttle won his first World Laser Title when he clinched the 66-boat Grand Master division on Dublin Bay, some 22 years after representing Ireland in the Laser class at the Atlanta Olympic Games.

Mark, a long standing Overseas Member of the National Yacht Club and who was a race winner at the Atlanta Games, hit this Worlds event in an age sweet–spot (he’s just turned 55) and qualified for the GrandMaster division (the biggest fleet in the event) to win it on the first occasion.
The Multi Irish champion won the UK Laser Masters Championships in June in some style, with six firsts in eight races but today's World title will easily eclipse that and its made all the sweeter by winning on home waters too!
For additional coverage of this event and a full list of results, please visit www.afloat.ie or http://2018masters.laser-worlds.com/

303 Masters from 25 Countries to Compete in Laser Master Worlds starting 8th September

303 Masters from 25 Countries to Compete in Laser Master Worlds starting 8th September

 39 Irish Laser Masters will join the 303 boats fleet and compete in the biggest sailing event in Ireland this summer.

The two Laser rigs are more or less equally represented with 160 competitors in the Standard Rig and 143 in the smaller Radial.

Competitors are further sub-divided into age groups (35>44 yrs, 45>54 yrs, 55>64 yrs, 65+ and...75+!!!) but it is largely a male only affair with only 18 ladies entered...

Competitors are further sub-divided into age groups (35>44 yrs, 45>54 yrs, 55>64 yrs, 65+ and...75+!!!) but it is largely a male only affair with only 18 ladies entered...

NYC End of Summer Season Race – COURSES

NYC End of Summer Season Race – COURSES

COURSES: (VHF Ch 69)

Class Flags Num 3 and Num 2:

  • Start
  • Harbour (H) to starboard
  • East (S) to port
  • Zebra (Z) to port
  • Saoirse (B) to port
  • Boyd (K) to starboard
  • Harbour (H) to starboard
  • Finish

Class Flags Num 1and Num 0

  • Start
  • Harbour (H) to starboard
  • East (S) to port
  • Merrion (L) to starboard
  • Boyd (K) to starboard
  • Harbour (H) to starboard
  • Finish

For recap of Class Flags and Start Times click here

Roads within Dun Laoghaire Closed Saturday 18th & Sunday19th August

Roads within Dun Laoghaire Closed Saturday 18th & Sunday19th August

Rathdown County Council will temporarily close the roads listed below on Saturday 18th Sunday 19th August, 2018 to facilitate an Ironman Event.

ROAD ACCESS RESTRICTIONS SATURDAY 18th / SUNDAY 19th AUGUST 2018
IRONMANÂź 70.3 Dun Laoghaire is coming to your neighbourhood!
Pedestrian movement remains unrestricted and therefore, pedestrians may access and cross the bike course
whenever it is safe to do so and under the guidance of event stewards when appropriate. However, the
following restrictions apply to all vehicles. The detailed information below will allow you to plan your route on
race day and avoid any unnecessary delays.
http://www.dlrcoco.ie/en/news/general-news-public-notices/ironman-703-dun-laoghaire-route-information 

 

 

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