With both annual ISA All-Ireland Championships settled, the Autumn Leagues around the country are now in full swing, a subtle shift of gears between the main sailing season and the hardcore enthusiasts of the sport has taken place.

As Autumn storms herald the end of the main Sailing season, twin annual showdowns between various strands of the sport in Ireland are set to take place in Dun Laoghaire and Lough Ree over the next two weekends.

The much-loved 1720 Sportsboard class comes to one of Ireland’s favourite sailing venues this week for a national championship that mixes the best aspects of amateur sailing.

More emphasis on quality race management, a flavour of America’s Cup,and a mix of fun and safety for the junior fleets are in store at Cork Dinghy Fest that gets underway tomorrow and continues over the weekend at Crosshaven.

When it comes to the All-Ireland Sailing Championships, much of the narrative in recent years has surrounded the quest for hat-tricks.

Following last weekend’s victory for Crosshaven’s Peter McCann in Kinsale at the ISA Junior All-Ireland Sailing Championships, attention switches to Dun Laoghaire this morning where Anthony O’Leary is set to defend his 2014 title at the National Yacht Club.

In a perfect end to a season of victories, Anthony O’Leary of the Royal Cork Yacht Club emerged overall winner of the All-Ireland Sailing Championship at Howth yesterday.