As we face into another extended period of restrictions, we wanted to bring all sailing related activities together into one place. Here are some upcoming events and activities to pass the time-
Throughout March: The 36th America’s Cup takes place in Auckland New Zealand. Footage is all freely available on Youtube
Sunday February 21st: Summer Of Adventures Webinar. Watch it back live here.
Power Head, East of Roches Point is a lovely sheltered spot and amazing for snorkelling and diving.
February 27th & 28th: RYA Dinghy Show which goes virtual this year
Wednesday March 3rd: NCB Ireland webinar for the Royal Cork. Then a member of the Irish Naval Service, Bob McCarthy will join us from Melbourne to share his experience from seeing an ad in the newspaper to successfully circumnavigating the globe. Bob will be joined by fellow sailor, coach and key member of the build team, Dave Harte, to give his memories of the project. Peter O’Donovan will be our host on the night meaning we are assured it’ll be entertaining. Please register here.
The official launch of NCB on December 1st, 1988 under the watchful eye of Skipper Joe English and attended by dignitaries including then Taoiseach Charles J Haughey
And also on Wednesday March 3rd: Take Your Keelboat Racing To The Next Level. Racing supremo David Cullen will discuss how to crank your big boat racing up a notch by bringing together winning teams.
Saturday March 6th: ICRA Conference 10:00 – 13:00
Sail Cork Courses:
Eddie English is running a number of courses this March, full schedule here.
Worth A Listen:
Tom McSweeney’s Maritime Ireland is available on Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud
Bar Karate – The Sailing Podcast – maybe not one for the kids but a fascinating series with top sailors. On Spotify etc too
Shirley Robertson – Sailing Podcast – From inside the closed doors of the America’s Cup, to the pressures and excitement of the Olympic race course, the danger and jeopardy of racing non-stop around the planet to the ultimate quest for the world’s fastest sailing boat, Shirley talks all things sailing with the brightest lights in the sport. On Spotify etc. too.
Watch this space for more to come! If you have any suggestions or ideas for us, please do get in touch at communications@royalcork.com