Consistent Gilmore wins Laser Radial duel with Lynch

Strangford Lough sailor Robbie Gilmore held his series long form at the ISA Youth Nationals on Lough Derg yesterday to win the Laser Radial class despite a late run from the defending champion.

His victory was at the expense of Carlow’s Finn Lynch, sailing for the National Yacht Club, who also won silver at last year’s ISAF Youth Worlds on Dublin Bay.

The sole Irish place in the Radial section at this year’s worlds in Cyprus was also at stake and Gilmore is set to take that when the Irish squad is announced shortly.