A 14-boat fleet lined out at Howth Yacht Club last weekend for the Puppeteer 22 National Championships, sponsored by Sutton Cross Pharamacy, where close competition and shifting fortunes produced a memorable series.

All eyes were on Nigel Biggs’ Nimon, sailing with Johnny Sargent and David Johnston, and after an early OCS setback they found their stride to claim three straight race wins on Sunday and secure the overall title.

Consistency paid for the chasing pack too, with Paul & Laura McMahon’s Shiggi-Shiggi finishing second overall and David Clarke’s Harlequin in third.

On the handicap standings, honours went to Dylan & John Murray’s Nefertari ahead of Nimon, with Yellow Peril and WeyHey close behind.

The result underlines the continuing vitality of the Puppeteer 22 class, where a blend of seasoned campaigners and fresh talent keeps racing as competitive as ever.

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Photo Gallery: Credit Karolina Badz

Photo Gallery: Credit Roslyn Byrne