Weather imposes its will on race fleet

WRETCHED weather forced the cancellation of racing on the second day of the Kevin O’Leary Nissan April League series at Kinsale.

The mix of very strong winds, a gale warning and, to cap it all, torrential rain ruled out any prospect of a day’s sport. The series resumes this coming Monday when the fleets will have an 11.55 first gun, with the possibility of a second race being fitted in.

Ashore, the South Coast Offshore Racing Association (SCORA) organisation is driving ahead with its plans for the coming months. Much encouragement was drawn from the fact that 41 boats took part in their first race of the campaign, incorporated into the opening race of the Kinsale club’s April League. SCORA are now actively urging all boat owners to participate in both their league and championships.