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Volvo Cork Week 2002
Friday 15 July
Overall 1720 Europeans Champions 
Rope Dock Atara 	Aoife English Paddy Good Killian Colin Robbie English,  Ross McDonald 
Royal Cork YC / Howth YC
Photo Rick Tomlinson

A Cracking Volvo Cork Week Comes To A Close

15 July – Final Report 2022 Volvo Cork Week write Louay Habib.

192 boats took part in the biggest Volvo Cork Week for many years, which incorporated the ICRA National Championships. Teams from Ireland, France, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and the United States enjoyed a full five-day programme of racing both  inside and outside of Cork Harbour. …

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Volvo Cork Week 2002
Thursday 14 July

Whisper
Photo Rick Tomlinson

Breeze on at Volvo Cork Week

Royal Cork YC, Crosshaven, County Cork, Ireland (14 July) writes Louay Habib. A sea breeze kicked in on Day Four to spice up the action on the penultimate day of Volvo Cork Week, incorporating the ICRA National Championships. …

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Volvo Cork Week 2002
Race 1 start 1720 Europeans 

Photo Rick Tomlinson

Fresh Air and Wheels On Day One Volvo Cork Week

Crosshaven, County Cork, Ireland (11 July) – After four years of waiting Volvo Cork Week is back with the first day of racing organised by the Royal Cork Yacht Club writes Louay Habib. In total 193 teams are competing at Volvo Cork Week and the weather truly delivered a magical start with fantastic sunny, warm air conditions with a  southerly breeze of about 8 knots. …

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