The Volvo Irish Sailing Youth Pathway National Championships were held last weekend in Dun Laoghaire jointly hosted by the Royal St. George YC and the National Yacht Club. Over 200 competitors in 190+ boats raced over 3 days (racing was abandoned on Friday due to heavy weather). The Championships were raced over three courses, the […]
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Cork Dinghy Fest 2017 official launch at the Royal Cork Yacht Club
The official launch of Cork Dinghy Fest took place in the Royal Cork Yacht Club on Thursday 1st June, with representatives from event sponsors, CH Marine, Zhik and the Port of Cork all present. Chairman for the event Nicholas O’Leary was accompanied by Royal Cork Yacht Club Vice Admiral Pat Farnan and Rear […]

Our First Pop Up Fun Racing/Cruising Event is ‘All Go’ for this Sunday 14th May
All members boats ‘of all kinds’ are welcome. Format is as follows 11.00hrs – Meet in the Club to finalise the programme for racing boats/non spinnaker racing & cruising boats. **************** Anthony’s ‘Brunch Menu’ is available from 10.00hrs **************** 11.00hrs – Briefing on the days activities. **************** 12.25hrs – FG Start in the vicinity of […]

Toppers, Lasers and 420s perform in Ballyholme
Fourteen of our Laser sailors headed North last week to Ballyholme Yacht Club for the ISA Youth Pathway Nationals Championships 2017. Johnny Durcan was our top radial sailor followed by Tara Coveney, Tom Keal, Paddy Cunnane, Amy Carroll and Molly Murphy. We took first and second place in the 4.7 class with Jack Fahy followed […]

Cork Dinghy Fest 2017
Dinghy and keelboat sailor Nicholas O’Leary introduces Cork Dinghy Fest to be staged for the second time in Cork Harbour in 2017 “I’m delighted that the Royal Cork Yacht Club has given the green light to host the Cork Dinghy Festival 2017 on June 30th through to July 2nd. It has been by the grace of God […]