The National 18 fleet is this week packing up and heading for Hayling Island S.C. where they will complete in the National Class Championships running between the 23rd – 28th July. The championship will attract the various different ‘models’ of National 18’s in existence throughout Ireland and the UK, with the high performance Ultra fleet […]
A reminder that tomorrow, Saturday 24th , is the annual pilgrimage across Cork harbour to Ballincurra for our N18 fleet. The weather looks ideal with F.G. scheduled for 1530 in the proximity of No. 8 (launch time from the club is 1445). A tow has been arranged to bring all boats home after the prize […]
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 […]
Five fantastic Wednesday evenings of National 18 sailing saw in excess of twelve boats take to the start line for their May midweek league. Under the watchful eye of race officer Dave O Brien, both the Ultra and Ultimate fleets enjoyed tight racing across twelve races. It was nip and tuck right up to the last […]
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 […]
