Cork Week 2012

On the final day of Cork Week the racing took the fleet past the waterfront in Cobh. As the fleet raced upriver, to the turning marker buoy anchored off the Promenade, they made for a spectacular sight.

It was a pity, though, that the breeze was from the north west. In previous Cork Weeks the breeze has been from the eastern quarter and this has resulted in yachts sailing upriver in full spinnaker....this has been an awesome sight! Though, not quite awesome this year it was still some sight to see the yachts tacking from one side of the channel to the other as they clambered for the best position rounding the buoy and racing the downwind beat. Hundreds watched from the Promenade and the quaysides to get the best vantage point.

This year's event has once more been a success, despite the lower numbers. Eddie English of SailCork.com has being giving excellent day to day commentary of the racing on the Irish Examiner and keeping us all in touch. Well done Eddie!!!

Not only is this Ireland's most prestigious yachting regatta but after 20 years in existence it is now firmly established on the international sailing diary as one of Europe's top sailing events. For more details have a look at Cork Week 2012.