RTE Radio One ‘Back to the Rock’
In 1979, the Fastnet Yacht Race turned into one of the greatest yacht-racing disasters ever. 21 people died, many boats were dismasted, abandoned or sunk as the race became a fight to stay alive. On one of those boats was teenager John O’Donnell. (2019) Listen to the podcast here
Bateman & Kohl secure RS200 Nationals
Congratulations to Chris Bateman (RCYC/MBSC) and Atlee Kohl (RCYC) on sailing a great series in Galway Bay Sailing Club at the weekend. Adam Power and Jack Young were hot on their heels and the top 6 boats never gave up so it was down to the last race with 2 discards coming into play and […]
RCYC Sailor Wins 2019 Crosbie Cup
Yet more great Optimist news for 2019, our very own Oisin Pierse won the 2019 Crosbie Cup at the Tralee Bay Sailing Club, well done Oisin! Just to make that even better, that’s 3 years in a row now that an RCYC sailor has won the Crosbie Cup! No pressure for 2020 then all you […]
RS Inlands Report
Congratulations to Adam Power and Jack Young on winning the recent RS Inlands held in Blessington. The event was sailed in very light conditions, 2 races on the Saturday and 3 on the Sunday. Congratulations also to Jack Hallissey MBSC crewed by Emily Crotty from both MBSC and RCYC who came 3rd overall in the […]
National 18 Class UK & Ireland Championship 2019
The National 18 Class gathered this year at the Royal Findhorn Yacht Club for the weeklong championship and competed in challenging, but light sailing conditions over 10 races. The racing was split over two fleets, with thirteen ‘Ultras’ and five ‘Ultimates’ on the water. It is always great to see the wide range of ages […]
Dwyer Mathews wins British Optimist Nationals
Well done to RCYC/KYC sailor James Dwyer Matthews (Senior Gold) who won the Volvo Gill British Open Championship, with 5 bullets out of 13 races. What a great follow up to his recent magnificent form at the Optimist Worlds in Antigua. Also representing the Royal Cork was Harry Moynan who finished in a very […]
Royal Cork Launches September’s DinghyFest’19 Regatta
Now the largest stand alone dinghy festival event in the country, the official launch of Cork Dinghy Fest took place in the Royal Cork Yacht Club last week. Royal Cork Yacht Club Rear Admiral Brian Jones was joined by volunteers and sailors as they marked the announcement of the continued sponsorship and support from CH Marine and the Port […]
Major success for the Royal Cork’s Twomey and Durcan at 29er Worlds
The Zhik 29er Open World Championship was held last week in Gdynia, Poland. With 176 skiffs taking part in the annual six-day event, competition was fierce and conditions varied greatly. The Royal Cork sent 6 of the 7 Ireland based teams to the event of which three sailed under the Irish flag and four were […]
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