Costa del Cork

As if by magic, sublime, almost Mediterranean weather, arrived for the first day of Cork Week 2010. Sunshine and a moderate breeze of 10-15 knots from the southeast, gave competitors

Quick out of the Blocks!

After the first night of partying in the tented village to some wicked sounds from Irish rock band Setmaker, competitors at Cork Week woke up this morning to an eerie

Rock and Roll!

Big breeze and lumpy seas created some mind-boggling action at Cork Week on Day Three of racing. Torrential rain in the early morning, gave way to some sublime sunshine giving

Big Thursday

Well it doesn’t get better than this; gusting over 20 knots with wind over tide, kicking up the surf, the penultimate day of Cork Week was a day for some

Prizegiving - Cork Week 2010

The prizegiving and closing ceremony took place on Friday evening July 16th.  The prizegiving was well attended with lots of weary sailors feeling the effects of a week of great

Costa del Cork

As if by magic, sublime, almost Mediterranean weather, arrived for the first day of Cork Week 2010. Sunshine and a moderate breeze of 10-15 knots from the southeast, gave competitors

Quick out of the Blocks!

After the first night of partying in the tented village to some wicked sounds from Irish rock band Setmaker, competitors at Cork Week woke up this morning to an eerie

Rock and Roll!

Big breeze and lumpy seas created some mind-boggling action at Cork Week on Day Three of racing. Torrential rain in the early morning, gave way to some sublime sunshine giving

Big Thursday

Well it doesn’t get better than this; gusting over 20 knots with wind over tide, kicking up the surf, the penultimate day of Cork Week was a day for some

Cork Week 2012 - a date for your diary!

Pencil it in now!  Cork Week 2012 will be 7th - 13th July, 2012

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Prizegiving - Cork Week 2010

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The prizegiving and closing ceremony took place on Friday evening July 16th.  The prizegiving was well attended with lots of weary sailors feeling the effects of a ...

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The Final Chapter

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You could feel the tension on the dock, with virtually all the classes still to be decided, as the yachts motored out to the combat zone along ...

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Big Thursday

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Well it doesn’t get better than this; gusting over 20 knots with wind over tide, kicking up the surf, the penultimate day of Cork Week was a ...

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Rock and Roll!

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Big breeze and lumpy seas created some mind-boggling action at Cork Week on Day Three of racing. Torrential rain in the early morning, gave way to some ...

Read more

Quick out of the Blocks!

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After the first night of partying in the tented village to some wicked sounds from Irish rock band Setmaker, competitors at Cork Week woke up this morning ...

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Costa del Cork

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As if by magic, sublime, almost Mediterranean weather, arrived for the first day of Cork Week 2010. Sunshine and a moderate breeze of 10-15 knots from the ...

Read more

Variety is the spice of Cork

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Competitors from all over the world have arrived in Crosshaven for the biggest sailing event in Ireland for 2010. The marina is buzzing with accents from Australia, ...

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A Sailing Honeymoon at Cork Week

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John Lowry, (27) Vice Commodore of Cushendall Sailing & Boating Club in Co. Antrim, married Jane Gallagher (25) on Friday last, July 9th, in Glenariffe, Co Antrim ...

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The delivery!

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Over the next few days, more than 2000 sailors will be descending on the picturesque village of Crosshaven, Southern Ireland to take part in Cork Week. They ...

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Cork Week History

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ISORA Race Week was hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club in 1976 and its success led to the club deciding to host its own biennial regatta. The first Cork Week took place off Cork Harbour in 1978. From small beginnings with just over 50 boats, the event prospered through the enthusiastic endeavours of volunteer club members.It was during 1985 that John McWilliam, Grattan Roberts, Joxer O'Brien and Donal McClement who each had vast experience of Offshore Racing and World Championship Events realised that the Sport was being taken over by the so called 'Rock Stars'. Owners were beginning to complain that they could no longer compete against their...

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  • Prizegiving - Cork Week 2010

    The prizegiving and closing ceremony took place on Friday evening July 16th.  The prizegiving was we

  • The Final Chapter

    You could feel the tension on the dock, with virtually all the classes still to be decided, as the y

  • Big Thursday

    Well it doesn’t get better than this; gusting over 20 knots with wind over tide, kicking up the surf

  • Rock and Roll!

    Big breeze and lumpy seas created some mind-boggling action at Cork Week on Day Three of racing. Tor

  • Quick out of the Blocks!

    After the first night of partying in the tented village to some wicked sounds from Irish rock band S

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Prizegiving - Cork Week 2010

The prizegiving and closing ceremony took place on Friday evening July 16th.  The prizegiving was well attended with lots of weary sailors feeling the effects of a week of great racing, but still ready to party!. Royal Cork Yacht Club Admiral Paddy McGlade and Event Chairman Peter Deasy thanked the...

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The Final Chapter

You could feel the tension on the dock, with virtually all the classes still to be decided, as the yachts motored out to the combat zone along the narrow confines of the Owenabue River. The conditions had eased from the previous maelstrom, but this was a day were smart sailing put boats in winning p...

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Big Thursday

Well it doesn’t get better than this; gusting over 20 knots with wind over tide, kicking up the surf, the penultimate day of Cork Week was a day for some ballistic racing and a few dramatic moments. Super Zero Racing kicked off with a beat across the approach to Cork Harbour in the open sea to Rin...

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Rock and Roll!

Big breeze and lumpy seas created some mind-boggling action at Cork Week on Day Three of racing. Torrential rain in the early morning, gave way to some sublime sunshine giving the competitors some classic Irish sailing along the rugged coastline. 15-18 Knots of breeze from the south with wind over t...

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Quick out of the Blocks!

After the first night of partying in the tented village to some wicked sounds from Irish rock band Setmaker, competitors at Cork Week woke up this morning to an eerie Irish mist, enveloping Crosshaven. Curious dolphins were a regular sight on the racecourse popping up next to competing boats, they a...

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Costa del Cork

As if by magic, sublime, almost Mediterranean weather, arrived for the first day of Cork Week 2010. Sunshine and a moderate breeze of 10-15 knots from the southeast, gave competitors a day to remember. Racing for all classes commenced with few delays and there were some happy sailors returning to th...

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Variety is the spice of Cork

Competitors from all over the world have arrived in Crosshaven for the biggest sailing event in Ireland for 2010. The marina is buzzing with accents from Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Fiji, France, Holland, Ireland, Isle of Man, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States and Wales. T...

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A Sailing Honeymoon at Cork Week

John Lowry, (27) Vice Commodore of Cushendall Sailing & Boating Club in Co. Antrim, married Jane Gallagher (25) on Friday last, July 9th, in Glenariffe, Co Antrim and they’re spending the first week of their honeymoon racing at Cork Week on a boat called Wardance. There are nine crewing on the boat,...

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