The Gibney Classic was sailed in the most glorious day this year with winds of 10/19 kts.  I am only guessing as I had no clocks on board working. There was no need for oilskins as it was also beautiful and sunny.

We had 43 entries

• 6 in Class 2
• 8 in Class 3
• 7 in the Howth 17s
• 13 in Non-Spinnaker
• 9 in the Puppeteer 22s

With many other boats cruising going over to Malahide to join the festivities.

This was a fantastic turnout as we were also competing against the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race and Sovereigns Week, where we would lose a few extra boats too.

I would like to thank the people behind the scenes that make all this happen as they are mostly volunteers

• Robert Orr and his crew who gave us a fantastic course (I asked for a two hour race and "Flashback", first boat home, finished in 1 hour 48.30 minutes...not bad!)
• Noel Davison for organising our posters
• Conor Lindsay for photography
• Damien for organizing the berths on Malahide Marina
• Stephanie Ennis for all our printing, especially the lovely Wine Labels. 
• Mary Faherty for all her help with results in Gibneys and other work behind the scenes
• Deirdre Moore-Somers, Commodore of  Malahide Yacht Club, for encouraging the Malahide boats to join in.
• Maureen Muir who puts endless hours in organising this event with the Gibneys and Howth Yacht Club.
• Christine Kerley who processed the results
• Fred Connolly for organising the Marina for our visitors

As usual the Gibneys gave us a great reception and, with the Malahide Festival also on,  had a packed house. Their generosity knows no bounds!

This event is growing year-on-year. Everyone really enjoyed the day

I would like again to thank the Gibney family for all their support in the past and, hopefully, many years into the future.

Many Thanks,

Dermot

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