The performance of his J/24 'Hard on Port' earnt Flor O'Driscoll the title of Sailor of the Month by Irish Sailing Magazine 'Afloat'
Flor O'Driscoll was overall champion of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2009, a permormance which earnt him the title of Irish Independent/Afloat.ie 'Sailor of the Month' for what was described as "An inspirational performance which saw his veteran J/24 'Hard on Port' emerge as supreme champion from a fleet of more than 450 boats."
He was credited with having shown what can be achieved with what was described as "a highly motivated and well coordinated crew of friends, and an immaculately maintained and expertly-tuned veteran boat." 'Hard on Port' was sporting a new Hyde jib, which O'Driscoll had purchased the previous Autumn.