Extreme weather conditions over continental Europe impacted the opening races of the Moth World Championships on Lake Garda this week.

David Kenefick delivered on his goal of improving on his rookie year in the gruelling Solitaire du Figaro single-handed event yesterday when he crossed the finishing of the final stage of the event in 20th place.

KATIE TINGLE (RCYC) has qualified for the World Optimist Championships, following her domination of the 18-race Allianz-sponsored Irish Optimist National Team sailing trials at Lough Ree and Broadmeadow, Malahide.