Baltimore Sailing Club Celebrates Bronze Medal Win at Prestigious 2025 Team Racing World Championship

Making a notable splash in the international sailing circuit, Ireland’s Baltimore Sailing Club carved a place for itself on the global stage at the 2025 Team Racing World Championship. The esteemed event concluded on a knife’s edge on June 1st at the prestigious New York Yacht Club, with the Irish team securing a hard-earned bronze amongst severe competition.

The shores of Rhode Island played host to the dramatic final day of racing, with fierce winds, tumultuous seas, and fiercely competitive teams setting the stage for a riveting conclusion. Teams of elite sailors from around the world battled the imposing 20-knot conditions in a thrilling four-day display of skill and endurance.

The Irish team saw brilliant performances from Fionn Lyden, Johnny Durcan, Amy Harrington, Trudy O’Hare, Mark Hassett, Liam Glynn, Emma Geary, and Michael O’Sullivan. Their journey to bronze was marked by consistency, teamwork, and an unwavering determination that culminated in their admirable third-place finish.

Baltimore Sailing Club’s achievement surpasses mere numerical placement- it serves as a testament to the strength of Irish sailing and a beacon of hope for budding sailors back home. Their success reflects the indomitable spirit that characterizes Baltimore Sailing Club and indeed, Irish sailing as a whole, inspiring a fresh generation of sailors in West Cork and far beyond.

The final rankings showcased the diversity and competitiveness of modern team racing. Each of the top four spots represented a different nation, bearing testament to the global reach of the sport. Baltimore Sailing Club’s achievement burns bright, not merely a bronze medal, but a ringing endorsement of Irish prowess on the shifting seas of the world.