The top of the leaderboard stays the same in Baltimore, West Cork, after an exciting day two of the 1720 sportsboat National Championships, except Ross McDonald has extended his winning margin to six points.
Under Principal Race Officer Anthony O'Leary, the Baltimore race team was commended for running two races inside Baltimore Harbour in westerly winds gusting to over 30 knots and keeping to a full race programme at the end of day two of the three-day championships.
The scene at Baltimore Sailing Club where the 22-boat 1720 National Championship fleet start a race inside Baltimore Harbour with winds gusting to 30 knots
Racing went ahead using small sails, with the lifejacket rule in operation.
In full control - Ross McDonald's Atara on his way to one of of four race wins so far at the 2024 1720 National Championships in Baltimore. Video by Peter O'Flynn
Lying second is Mia Murphy's Legal on 12 points, and Fionn Leyden says third on 17 in the 22-boat fleet.
Big speeds for the 22-boat 1720 fleet at national championships hosted by Baltimore Sailing Club. Video by Mark O Reilly
Racing concludes on Sunday when three more races are scheduled. Moderate conditions of 15-knot westerlies are expected.
Results below.