Reavra edges lead in Spring Series

In contrast to last week’s bruising battle, a dying, shifting breeze, pleasant sunshine and shortened courses were the order of the day for competitors in the North Sails-sponsored third week of the Kinsale Yacht Club Spring Series.

OD Donal Hayes sent the White Sail fleets out from Charles Fort to Hake Head, but had to end the race there to ensure all finished before the zephyrs died out. Nonetheless, in White Sail One, the three leading boats crossed the line within 19 seconds on the water, Stephen Lysaght’s Reavra claiming the bullet by one second from the Murphy, Hennessy and Dann team on Val Kriss. Peter Kelly’s Magic Elfin popped up in third place again after being blown out last week.

Overall it’s tight at the head of affairs, with the top six separated by just four points — Reavra holding a one-point lead from both Dave Ross’s Sonas and Val Kriss.