Big Boat Bonanza

As the early entries begin to gather momentum, Cork Week 2010 looks set to have a spectacular big boat class. The Mini Maxi Class is the hothouse of IRC racing

J/109 Class to hold Europeans at Cork Week 2010

Cork Week organisers are delighted to announce that the J/109 Class are to hold their European Championships at Cork Week 2010.  It is expected that J/109 boats from Ireland, the

Losing the pounds in all the right places!

Preparations for Cork Week 2010, Ireland’s most prestigious yachting regatta are well underway, the management team have been hard at work and a new web site is now on line. In

Monday Night will be Free Night!

A great New Year’s Resolution from the Cork Week Organisers.   The Cork Week organisers have made a New Year’s Resolution…. “Monday night will be Free Night!”.   As part of our ongoing commitment

First Dutch Entry Received

We are delighted to confirm that our old friend Piet Vroon will be joining us again for Cork Week 2010.  Piet has been a regular visitor to our shores over

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First Dutch Entry Received

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We are delighted to confirm that our old friend Piet Vroon will be joining us again for Cork Week 2010.  Piet has been a regular visitor to ...

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Big Boat Bonanza

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As the early entries begin to gather momentum, Cork Week 2010 looks set to have a spectacular big boat class. The Mini Maxi Class is the hothouse ...

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Monday Night will be Free Night!

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A great New Year’s Resolution from the Cork Week Organisers.   The Cork Week organisers have made a New Year’s Resolution…. “Monday night will be Free Night!”.   As part of ...

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Roy E. Disney dies - RIP

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It was with deep sadness that we heard about the death of our esteemed Patron Roy Disney who passed away yesterday (Wednesday), aged 79. “Roy first competed at Cork ...

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J/109 Class to hold Europeans at Cork We

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Cork Week organisers are delighted to announce that the J/109 Class are to hold their European Championships at Cork Week 2010.  It is expected that J/109 boats ...

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Peters & May transporting boats to Cork

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Peters & May plan to organise a ship to move yachts straight to Cork after the Newport/Bermuda race with the further possibility of organising another vessel to lo...

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Losing the pounds in all the right place

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Preparations for Cork Week 2010, Ireland’s most prestigious yachting regatta are well underway, the management team have been hard at work and a new web site is ...

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New Website and Notice of Race release

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The newly appointed Chairman of Cork Week 2010 - Peter Deasy, launched the new Cork Week 2010 Website earlier this week. It was launched to coincide with the ...

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Another Corker on the way for July 2010!

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Cork Week 2010 is again fast approaching and the Royal Cork Yacht Club and its members are gearing up for what will be another big event. Not ...

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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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First Dutch Entry Received

We are delighted to confirm that our old friend Piet Vroon will be joining us again for Cork Week 2010.  Piet has been a regular visitor to our shores over many Cork Weeks and is a serious competitor in the world of sailing since the 1960's.  As a Dutch sailor he is almost unique in the number of e...

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Big Boat Bonanza

As the early entries begin to gather momentum, Cork Week 2010 looks set to have a spectacular big boat class. The Mini Maxi Class is the hothouse of IRC racing and Niklas Zennström’s JV 72 Rán will be a magnificent sight, in Crosshaven, this summer.  Rán is skippered by Tim Powell who is a veteran ...

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Monday Night will be Free Night!

A great New Year’s Resolution from the Cork Week Organisers.   The Cork Week organisers have made a New Year’s Resolution…. “Monday night will be Free Night!”.   As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing the overall cost of competing at Cork Week 2010 we have arranged that all Skippers and the...

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Roy E. Disney dies - RIP

It was with deep sadness that we heard about the death of our esteemed Patron Roy Disney who passed away yesterday (Wednesday), aged 79. “Roy first competed at Cork Week in 1992 with his Santa Cruz 70. She was sailed from San Diego to Cork - a total distance of 7,000 miles to take part.  He came ba...

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J/109 Class to hold Europeans at Cork Week 2010

Cork Week organisers are delighted to announce that the J/109 Class are to hold their European Championships at Cork Week 2010.  It is expected that J/109 boats from Ireland, the UK and France will compete for the European title.  Twenty six J/109's took part in Cork Week 2008.  David & Kirsty Apth...

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Peters & May transporting boats to Cork Week 2010

Peters & May plan to organise a ship to move yachts straight to Cork after the Newport/Bermuda race with the further possibility of organising another vessel to load yachts in the South Coast of the UK and bring them to Cork also. If you are interested in this service kindly contact Bethany King ...

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