Irish Sailors in GP14 World Championship Glory - County Down Spectator

Wicklow one-two at sailing world championships

Irish sailors in GP14 World Championship glory - County Down Spectator

IRELAND celebrated a home victory as Ger Owens (Wicklow Sailing Club) and Mel Morris (Antrim Sailing Club) were crowned GP14 World Champions on Belfast Lough last week. The Irish duo secured the world title with a remarkably consistent series, finishing ahead of compatriots Sam Street and Josh Lloyd, of Blessington Sailing Club, who claimed the silver medal to complete an outstanding Irish one-two. Great Britain’s Oli Hale and Harry Shaw rounded…