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Rankin 'R12' Sailed by Maurice and Francis Kidney Leads at Cove Sailing Club League

29th July 2022
A file shot of Rankin dinghies racing in Cork Harbour with 'R12' third from left
A file shot of Rankin dinghies racing in Cork Harbour with 'R12' third from left Credit: Bob Bateman

Two Rankins and a Solo share 34 points each at the forefront of the Wednesday evening dinghy league in Cove Sailing Club.

The leader continues to be Rankin R12 sailed by Maurice and Francis Kidney on 15 points. Rankin R11, Gary Mills; Rankin 61 Owen O’Connell and Joe Keenan’s Solo, are next on 34 each.

Gary Mills’ Tonga has built a big lead in the Friday Cruiser League with just 7 points overall accumulated after a hat-trick of first places in the last three races.

Des Corbett’s Netta J has 26 in second. Nick O’Rourke has moved Bright Winds into third place on 29.

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