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Mist, Breeze and Bullets as Cork Week 2026 Gets Underway

Quarter Tonner BLT@Rick Tomlinson/RCYC Cork Week 2026 – Race Day 1 Report  Monday 6 July 2026 Racing at Cork Week 2026 got underway in memorable style on Monday 6 July, as early morning sea mist over Crosshaven and Cork Harbour was burnt away by the rising sun, leaving bright skies and around eight knots of breeze for the first start for the Beaufort Cup fleet which set sails for the Fastnet Lighthouse. However, [...]

Cork Week Expands Coastal Fleet Eligibility to Welcome More Competitors

  The Royal Cork Yacht Club has announced an expansion of the entry criteria for the Coastal Fleet at Cork Week 2026, scheduled for 6th–10th July. In direct response to competitor feedback, the Coastal Fleet is now open to all boats 30ft and longer. This change is designed to accommodate owners who wish to race with spinnakers but prefer longer, offshore-style courses over the resource-intensive "round-the-cans" racing found on shorter, multi-mark courses. Key updates for the 2026 Coastal [...]

Cork Week 2026 – Clear your calendar for July!

From the January mid-winter gloom, the Royal Cork Yacht Club is already looking forward to an active 2026 season, with Cork Week being the highlight for the cruiser racing fleet taking place from July 6th to 10th. Since its inception in 1978, Cork Week has been a jewel in the Irish racing calendar. More than just a regatta; it is a showcase for Irish sailing regattas, attracting sailors from across the globe to the [...]