^{Pata Negra finishing in Cork Harbour - Photo by Afloat Magazine}

Pwllheli were at the top of the board again in the ISORA K2Q race at the weekend. Starting Friday lunchtime, the 160nm race set a course from Dun Laoghaire to Cork. The race had many challenges, starting with light winds and although more wind could be found offshore, tide advantages could be found inshore. Wind shifts around Bray head reset the race in a game of snakes and ladders and any lead gained out of Dublin bay was diminished. Perseverance paid off, along with determination in a challenging sea state, upwind the whole 160nm, even after turning the corner at Tuskar lighthouse. 

^{Mojito heading out of Dublin Bay after the start of- photo by Afloat.ie}

Pwllheli Sailing Club’s Pata Negra (Andrew&Sam Hall) took line honours on Saturday afternoon but after sailing a more conservative 171nm, fellow club members Peter Dunlop and Vicky Cox and Mojito, took the overall win on handicap. 

^{Hannah and Geoff Dufton-Kelly - Photo by Hannah Dufton-Kelly} 

Also from Pwllheli Sailing Club, Geoff and Hannah Dutton-Kelly on First 40.7 Crackajack, showed tremendous determination, sticking it out to the bitter end for valuable series points. Other competitors were retiring but they continued to the end despite being short handed in the challenging race.