The Swuzzlebuzzle and Conor have done it again

A Cork student and his crew have been named the top Irish racing boat team for the second year running aboard a boat with a rather unusual name.

Conor Horgan, a second year mechanical engineering student at MTU, is a crew member on the boat Swuzzlebuzzle.

The trophy for top Irish racing boat is awarded by the Irish Cruiser Racing Association and is based on racing wins throughout the year, nationwide.

The final decision was reached after the conclusion of the Royal Cork and Howth/Dublin Yacht Club’s Autumn Leagues.

Originally built by New Zealand yachtsman, Iann Gibbs, in 1977, the Swuzzlebuzzle continues to dominate national cruiser racing to this day.

The boat is based in Baltimore Sailing Club in Cork. Previously, Mr Horgan and his crewmates had wins in the ICRA National Championships and Calves Week, as well as placing second in the ICRA European Championships.

Mr Horgan has previously competed for Ireland at the Laser Youth Worlds in Poland.

His sporting prowess has enabled him to receive the MTU Senior Sports Scholarship for this academic year.

Congratulating him on his achievement, Miriam Deasy, MTU Sports Officer said: “Heartiest congratulations to our MTU Sailing Club member Conor and his fellow Swuzzlebubble crew members.

“To be awarded top Irish racing boat is a great achievement, but to be awarded the title two years in a row is truly remarkable. Conor is a key member of our sailing club, as well as an MTU sports scholarship recipient.”

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