The first session of 420 starter training will take place this Saturday at 1100. The session will include a briefing on the RCYC program for the Autumn / Winter as well as an update on activity across the country. (more…)
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Peter McCann & Arran Walsh win Irish 420 Nationals
The 420 National Championships were won by Royal Cork’s Peter McCann and Arran Walsh last weekend. PRO Richard Kissane ran 9 races over 3 days in a variety of conditions at the Royal St George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire on 22nd to 24th August. Peter & Arran won 4 of the races and beat […]
Irish Youth Nationals – Day 3 Update
Friday was a pet day in Howth with 10 knots of breeze and bright sunshine. Three races were had in all fleets. Team RCYC continue to perform strongly with Seafra Guilfoyle and Cian Byrne in 1st and 2nd place respectively in the laser radials – Cian had a particularly good day with a 1st and 2nd. Johnny Durcan is lying 3rd overall in […]
Happening in Howth!
Over 250 young dinghy sailors from across Ireland converged in Howth this weekend for the annual 4 day ISA Youth National Championships. At stake are coveted positions in National squads and for the honour of representing their country at prestigious international events. The Royal Cork has strong representation in each of the 5 fleets; 420s, Laser […]
Harry and David Whitaker are 420 National Champions
The Volvo 420 Class National Championships concluded here today with brothers Harry and David Whitaker of the Royal Cork Yacht Club taking the title in style. In a quality fleet of 32 sailors from all over the country they proved their consistency by never finishing outside the top three boats in any race. (more…)