Jaguar Claims Edinburgh Cup Corinthian Title
Congratulations to RSGYC member Martin Byrne and the Jaguar Sailing Team, who secured the 2026 Edinburgh Cup Corinthian title in Cowes. After a closely fought week of racing, Jaguar’s strong final-day performance saw the Irish crew draw level on points with Belgium’s Corso before taking the title on countback
RSGYC’s Martin Byrne Wins Edinburgh Cup Corinthian Title
Royal St. George Yacht Club member Martin Byrne and the Jaguar Sailing Team have won the Corinthian division at the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix in Cowes. Sailing IRL201 Jaguar alongside Rory Byrne and Adam Winkleman, the team staged a strong final-day comeback to secure the title in dramatic fashion.
Competing in a highly competitive international Dragon fleet, Jaguar finished level on points with Belgium’s Corso, claiming the championship on countback after the final race. The result marks another Edinburgh Cup Corinthian title for Byrne and his crew.
The championship featured a wide range of conditions, from demanding 30-knot breezes to light and variable winds on the final day. Jaguar’s performance in the lighter conditions, combined with key tuning changes ahead of the last races, helped deliver the decisive result.
All four Irish entries in Cowes competed as Corinthian crews, underlining the strength of amateur Dragon racing from Ireland. Following their success in Cowes, the Jaguar team now looks ahead to the Régates Royales in Cannes and the Dragon World Championship in Hong Kong later this year.
Congratulations to Martin, Rory, Adam and the entire Jaguar team on an outstanding achievement.
