Biting wind fails to deter hardy souls as season ends

THE season’s racing finally drew to a close at the Royal Cork YC at Crosshaven with the last events of the Laser series and of the multihull leagues.

But there will still be some action on the Cork Harbour sheltered waters over the holiday period and indeed Monkstown Bay SC host a Christmas race on Sunday, December 29.

A biting northerly breeze did not deter the 20 or so hardy sailors who braved the winter chills for the last three races of the Laser series. Race officer Kevin Lane managed to get three races in and, happily, the light wind ensured that capsizes were at a minimum.