Ian + Rob Scandrett, Dave + Ewan O’ Keeffe, Bill Kearney and Tony O’ Riordan joined me in providing safety cover with Bob and Christopher Bateman in the photographic boat. The 5 min gun went at 14:20 and the fleet of 22 boards got off to a clear start at 14:25 with Jeff Condell getting into and early lead. A couple of boards returned to the beach and Vince Geary sailing the div 2 Herve Borde retired in Cobh town with leg cramps.