1720 class returns to Baltimore

The much-loved 1720 Sportsboard class comes to one of Ireland’s favourite sailing venues this week for a national championship that mixes the best aspects of amateur sailing.

When the 1720 sportsboat class announces that Baltimore in West Cork will be host to an event, it immediately generates entries and the championship, which begins this morning, is no exception.

At one point, it seemed that 20 crews were set for the three-day series, but the usual mix of logistics means that three to five boats may not make the line.