Dark Angel shines brightest in Crosshaven

As Volvo Cork Week prepares for its final phase, most classes are starting to tighten the standings for overall leaders though few, if any, crews are enjoying a slam-dunk series.

Yesterday saw breezy conditions accompanied by heavy showers or liquid sunshine.

The emphasis on a full racing programme kept the bulk of the 100-boat entry at sea for most of the day with many crews returning to Crosshaven in the early evening as the Ladies Day event enjoyed actual sunny weather at the Royal Cork Yacht Club.