Kinsale event boosted by extra sponsorshipNumbers attending the biennial Sovereign's Cup Regatta at Kinsale on June 27th-30th are likely to swell thanks to additional …Fri May 04 2001 - 01:00
Distance to Dingle the right lengthAt a time when the world of offshore racing is embroiled in a debate over the future format of major events, details of a race…Fri Apr 20 2001 - 01:00
Flaws lead to demise of Admiral's CupLast Monday's announcement by the Royal Ocean Racing Club that the biennial Admiral's Cup has been cancelled did not come as …Fri Apr 06 2001 - 01:00
Organisers urged to take clear precautionsThe foot-and-mouth crisis has raised questions over the viability of this summer's programme, as organisers around the coast …Fri Mar 30 2001 - 01:00
Doubt over Admiral's Cup as deadline loomsOffshore yacht racing is in the headlines once again this week as the biennial Admiral's Cup is confronted with the problem of…Fri Mar 16 2001 - 00:00
Celtic Tiger leaves too little time availableThe effects of the Celtic Tiger continue to reap a toll on traditional sailing practice as the Royal Alfred Yacht Club in Dublin…Fri Mar 02 2001 - 00:00
ISA assists plan to develop windsurfingIt's more a case of turning up the heat than coming in from the cold for Irish windsurfers ahead of the start of the national…Fri Feb 16 2001 - 00:00
Dalton sets speed recordAs well as extending his overall lead in The Race, Grant Dalton established a world speed record yesterday when he achieved 652…Fri Feb 09 2001 - 00:00
ISAF to meet in DublinIreland welcomes the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) this weekend when the executive of the world governing body meets…Fri Feb 02 2001 - 00:00
Hard times for RCYCMembers of the world's oldest yacht club, the Royal Cork (RCYC), will gather for an information evening next Monday in Crosshaven…Fri Jan 19 2001 - 00:00
Keep a watch on `The Race'The duo of epic ocean races under way at this off-peak season is providing thrilling entertainment for armchair and Internet …Fri Jan 05 2001 - 00:00
Tait one to watch after Malta winIn a notable grand finale to the sailing season, the current national Optimist champion Lisa Tait (13) has added another scalp…Fri Dec 22 2000 - 00:00
Advertising to boost fundsThe International Sailing Federation's recent decision to liberalise the advertising code in the racing rules may be about to…Fri Dec 08 2000 - 00:00
Low numbers exact high dinghy costIn a move that has provoked concern among some dinghy sailors in south Dublin and further afield, the annual general meeting …Fri Nov 24 2000 - 00:00
One class must goThe International Sailing Federation (ISAF) ends its annual conference in Edinburgh today with several crucial decisions hanging…Fri Nov 10 2000 - 00:00
Owens is able to celebrate in styleIrish 420 dinghy sailors will be celebrating Gerbil Owens' 21st birthday this week following his successful challenge as their…Mon Nov 06 2000 - 00:00
Mansfield favourite in elite companyAt the end of a long sailing season, this weekend sees the Eagle Star Champion of Champions event taking place mat Howth.Fri Oct 27 2000 - 01:00
Barrington is worthy wild card recipientColm Barrington's overall victory in class zero at the conclusion of the Heineken Autumn League at Howth on Saturday, confirms…Mon Oct 23 2000 - 01:00
Deane performs invaluable roleEvery sailing club and class should have a John DeaneFri Oct 20 2000 - 01:00
Champions prepare for showdownThe scattered strands that comprise the Irish sailing scene will be drawn together in two weeks' time when the Eagle Star Champion…Fri Oct 13 2000 - 01:00
Autumn's buzzingThe last weeks of the main sailing season are once again focusing the combined attention of crews at the principal venues around…Fri Sept 15 2000 - 01:00
Royal Alfred team confirmed as Round Ireland winnersFollowing the news last week of the retirement from this year's Round Ireland Race by the yacht Lobster, the organising committee…Fri Sept 08 2000 - 01:00
Bailey Bowl date securedThe news this week that the development of the breakwaters for Dun Laoghaire's new marina will not foreclose the end of the southside…Fri Sept 01 2000 - 01:00
Meeting to consider Lobster retiralThe organising committee of the biennial Round Ireland Race is expected to meet tonight to consider the implications of the retiral…Thu Aug 31 2000 - 01:00
Optimist first for Lisa TaitAfter a gruelling 11-race series, Lisa Tait of the Royal Cork Yacht Club emerged as the first Irish boat to win the Optimist …Mon Aug 28 2000 - 01:00
Kerry attracts people in waves to southwestIreland's windsurfing community is celebrating the news this week that the Professional Windsurfing Association Tour (PWA) will…Fri Aug 25 2000 - 01:00
Dublin attracts the best crewsDublin Bay Sailing Club is once again preparing to host its annual weekend series for bigger keelboats when the Bank of Scotland…Fri Aug 18 2000 - 01:00
Small goes big in 3rd parLooking around the club racing fleets at this time of year, an impartial observer could be forgiven for wondering what all the…Fri Aug 11 2000 - 01:00
Irish continue in consistent vein for SydneyThe latest International Sailing Federation world rankings indicate continued consistent performances in the final countdown …Fri Aug 04 2000 - 01:00
Review process criticisedConcerns about plans for the Irish Sailing Association's Sail Training syllabus, particularly for children and young people, …Fri Jul 28 2000 - 01:00
Disney lands top honourThe best weather of the last five days made for a fitting end to Ford Cork Week yesterday with exhilarating sailing for all classes…Sat Jul 22 2000 - 01:00
Regatta gets back on courseIreland's biggest sailing regatta was back on track last night after a major results system problem was resolved by organisers…Fri Jul 21 2000 - 01:00
Organisers battle to get resultsThe organisers of Ford Cork Week were last night battling with a major issue that could seriously jeopardise the reputation of…Thu Jul 20 2000 - 01:00
Life begins with 33 for GoodbodyFor a man who was seriously considering retiring from yacht racing less than two years ago, Tim Goodbody has gained a new lease…Wed Jul 19 2000 - 01:00
Positions as clear as mudThe third day of racing in Ford Cork Week gets under way shortly before midday today although the largest single fleet of one…Wed Jul 19 2000 - 01:00
White Mischief impresses as light winds limit actionAfter a faltering start due to the absence of breeze yesterday, significant results from two key classes emerged for the Royal…Tue Jul 18 2000 - 01:00
Cudmore still has a part to playFew Irish sailing figures, if any, can lay claim to the legendary status that the name Harold Cudmore evokesTue Jul 18 2000 - 01:00
Fleet prepared for a week of competitionFine and settled. So runs the forecast for the earlier part of this mammoth week of yacht racing on Cork HarbourMon Jul 17 2000 - 01:00
Local or national standard debateA recent conversation in a sailing club raised some interesting pointsFri Jul 14 2000 - 01:00
Silver for ChimaeraIn the wake of the European Championships in Spain last weekend, Dragon sailors around Ireland are celebrating the success of…Fri Jul 07 2000 - 01:00
No surprises expected on Sydney teamAt three months to go before the first race of the Sydney 2000 Olympics, the Irish Sailing Association will today announce the…Fri Jun 30 2000 - 01:00
Breeze assists smaller boatsWith a freshening breeze bringing a fresh twist to the Round Ireland Race fleet yesterday, a new scenario may be emerging as …Wed Jun 28 2000 - 01:00
Elements produce plain sailingThe first 24 hours of the biennial Round Ireland Race passed off without incident following the start on Saturday afternoon at…Mon Jun 26 2000 - 01:00
Lasenby's Olympic bid failsThe final line-up of sailors for the Irish Olympic Team was confirmed in Kiel, Germany yesterday when Laser Jon Lasenby narrowly…Mon Jun 26 2000 - 01:00
New venue Howth attracts eliteThe highest accolade in Irish Sailing, the coveted Eagle Star `Champion of Champions' title, will be decided at Howth Yacht Club…Fri Jun 23 2000 - 01:00
Lasenby still has qualifying in sightThe second day of Kiel Week in Germany brought mixed results for the main Irish boats after a light airs start to the event on…Fri Jun 23 2000 - 01:00
Irish pair miss out on Olympic qualifyingAfter a surge in performance in recent months, hopes for a fourth Irish boat on the national squad for Sydney 2000 took a hammering…Fri Jun 16 2000 - 01:00
Round Ireland stays afloatWith two weeks to go before the starting gun on the LE Aishling is fired for the Round Ireland Race 2000, organisers at Wicklow…Fri Jun 09 2000 - 01:00
New format for Admiral's CupIn 1999 there was no Irish involvement in the biennial Admiral's Cup and only seven nations competed compared to more than 20…Fri Jun 02 2000 - 01:00
