Mixed day for Irish sailors bidding for Olympic place

Olympic medallist Annalise Murphy (right) had a mixed day in Portugal. Picture: David Branigan

Ireland’s single-handed sailors seeking a place at the Tokyo Olympics this summer had a mixed day in Vilamoura, Portugal yesterday in the European Laser qualification regatta.

A 'black flag' disqualification for early starting in the first race of the day for Rio Olympic veteran Finn Lynch from Carlow dampened his overall standing despite placing sixth in the race that followed and he lies 28th overall in the 139-boat fleet.