Shirley Robertson competes in Dubarry J24 Euros

by Event media on 22 Sep 2006 Olympic gold medalist and new mother Shirley Robertson has announced that she will be competing in the Dubarry J24 European Championships, which take place at Parkstone Yacht Club, Poole from 22-29 September.

Over 40 boats have already entered for the event, including current title holders Ian Southworth and his crew on Hedgehog. With their focus previously on top contender Ivo Kok from Holland, the last minute entry from Shirley Robertson on Volvo, will add to the field of top quality contenders in this closely-fought fleet.

Ian Southworth says, 'This is a great class and a prestigious title. We are planning to retain the J24 European title for Great Britain , and are delighted to welcome Shirley and her crew to the event. Hopefully she'll encourage fellow Olympians back to the original and still best one-design class.'

With over 40 entries from throughout Europe and also one entry from New Zealand, the competitors in the Dubarry J24 European Championships benefit directly from the sponsorship provided by Dubarry, with the top ten winning boats getting their crew kitted out in Dubarry's performance GORE-TEX® boots and deck shoes.

Dubarry will also be presenting memorable perpetual trophies, which are life sized pewter replicas of Dubarry's Shamrock boot and Clipper deck shoe.

Entry List to date:

4248 Ballistic ROLFE Barry Parkstone YC
4270 Echidna MORRIS Roger Parkstone YC
4177 Hedgehog SOUTHWORTH Ian R Corinthian/R Lymington
4266 Helms Deep CROSS Richer Poole YC
4147 Hi Jack HORNBY Richard Parkstone YC
4242 Hitch-Hiker ELLIS David Parkstone YC
4255 J-Whizz ROBINSON Gareth Littleton SC
62 J/Spot KOK Ivo KNZ & RV
4153 Jam BENNET Alan Poole YC
4206 Jam Too BALL Ronney RWYC
4194 Jeepers PIPE David Parkstone YC
4260 Jeeves TRATHEN Neil Saltash SC
4027 Jiggy With It BROWN Craig Royal Cornwall YC
4115 Johnny Bravo STEPTOE Brian Flushing SC
4219 Jooler LIBBY Robert Looe SC
4213 Joya TOMS Paul Fowey Gallants SC
4254 Ju Ju PROUDFOOT Sue Salcombe YC
4252 Jumanji DOWNING Bryan Parkstone YC
1686 Just in Time JONES Gerry ?
4064 Legal Alien McDONALD Nick BCYC
4245 Madeleine McCARTHY Duncan Parkstone YC
5381 Max Bahr KARSUNKE Stefan Blankeneser SC
4236 Owens J KERR Owen Parkstone YC
4268 Peggy POWELL Jon Warsash SC
4090 Rolling Stock POLLOCK William Parkstone YC
5266 Rotoman WILCOX Greig Blankeneser SC
4264 Rumble WILLIAMSON Ben Royal Yorkshire YC
5285 Sayonara O'DONOVAN Diarmuid Lough Erne YC
4247 Serco Defence TURNER Bob Castle Cove SC
4164 Speedy Bean DOWTY Jon Parkstone YC
4215 Stouche JARDINE Stuart R Lym YC
4223 Team Gul HIRST Nicholas Royal Cornwall YC
5269 Two Boys, Three Chicks HELMS Jan-Peter ESV
5281 United 5 KAEHLER Jan Altonaer Segelclub
4263 Volvo ROBERTSON Shirley Parkstone YC
4067 Why J HARRIS Roderick Parkstone YC
4235 Wijit HILL Andrew Parkstone YC
4239 Zaphod OWEN Phil Parkstone YC
4785 Zicke MAIS Stephan Y.C. Papenburg

Event website: http://www.poolej24.co.uk/europeans/index.html