Gutsy Browne beats gusts to claim crown and ticket to New Zealand

STRONG winds and heavy seas prematurely ended this year’s ISA Mitsubishi Youth National Championships at Dun Laoghaire yesterday.

Tue, 03 May, 2011 - 01:00

David Branigan

The swelling conditions tested the 250-plus entries but the top crews still managed to rise to the fore — with south coast crews dominant.

Sophie Browne from Tralee Bay Sailing Club topped the 50-plus contenders in the Optimist Class and will travel to New Zealand in December to take part in the World Championships.

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Courts Place: New Zealand Place: Dun Laoghaire Place: Croatia Person: Sophie Browne Person: Patrick Person: Daniel Browne Person: Emma Geary Person: Niamh Connolly Person: Philip Doran Person: Robbie Gilmore Person: Sophie Murphy Person: Séafra Guilfoyle Organisation: Tralee Bay Sailing Club Organisation: Royal Cork Yacht Club Organisation: RCYC Organisation: STRANGFORD

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