Byrne begins title defence with BailyThe first major outing of the season for Dublin one-design sailors gets underway tomorrow at the National YC where up to 150 …Fri May 15 1998 - 01:00
`Carding' plan gives sailors liftThe Irish Sailing Association has warmly welcomed the new international carding scheme to fund Ireland's elite sports men and…Fri May 08 1998 - 01:00
Impressive growth in one-design racingThe trend towards one-design yacht racing witnessed in recent years is set to continue and even accelerate this season, fuelled…Fri Feb 13 1998 - 00:00
Medal prospects in MiamiWith the domestic season still some months away, the cream of Irish sailing is swinging into action over the coming weeks at …Fri Feb 06 1998 - 00:00
The only way is up for SmithLawrie Smith's hopes of outright victory in the Whitbread Round the World race rests with the ability of his crew on board Silk…Fri Jan 30 1998 - 00:00
The nine-boat fleet puts wind to SailsWithin the next week, the Whitbread Round the World Race reaches its halfway point when the nine-boat fleet arrives in the City…Fri Jan 02 1998 - 00:00
High pressure on stage to SydneyWhen the nine yachts competing in the Whitbread Race set off from Fremantle to Sydney tomorrow, what might appear at first glance…Fri Dec 12 1997 - 00:00
Southern gales help Silk Cut to recordOnce again, weather is playing the crucial role in the final stages of the second leg in the Whitbread Round the World RaceFri Nov 21 1997 - 00:00
Admiral's Cup given makeoverChanges to the format of one of yacht racing's best known event's have been announced in the hope that renewed international …Fri Nov 14 1997 - 00:00
ISA holds trials for Dubai eventLast weekend saw the Irish Sailing Association stage selection trials for the forthcoming ISAF World Sailing Championships to…Fri Oct 10 1997 - 01:00
Fleet leaders face greater competitionThe end of season is proving the coming of age for several 1720 Sportsboats competing in the Heineken HYC Autumn League at Howth…Mon Oct 06 1997 - 01:00
Make or break time for racersThis weekend could well be make or break time for the 10 crews competing in leg one of the Whitbread Round the World RaceFri Oct 03 1997 - 01:00
Ireland's top sea dogs to do battleThe Irish Sailing Association (ISA) has announced the nominations for the annual ISA Helmsman Championship to be held at Howth…Fri Sept 26 1997 - 01:00
All out for final autumn seriesThe final all-out sailing series of the season got underway off the coast of north Co Dublin yesterday when magnificent conditions…Mon Sept 15 1997 - 01:00
Wright sets out stallThe hustle and bustle of a busy sailing season this year pushed into the background the appointment of the Irish Sailing Association…Fri Sept 12 1997 - 01:00
Mustang is the overall winnerFollowing a short and closely-sailed series, Max McMullan's Mustang Sally from Howth Yacht Club emerged as overall winner of …Mon Sept 01 1997 - 01:00
RORC move on keelboats is welcomedNews this week that the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is to tackle the problem of handicapping racing keelboats has received…Fri Aug 29 1997 - 01:00
Three Irish boats in top 10Three Irish boats reached the top 10 of the Laser 2 World Championship at Heineken Dinghy Week on Cork Harbour that ended in …Mon Aug 25 1997 - 01:00
Irish pair on the brinkIreland's Laura Dillon and Ben O'Donoghue are poised on a knife-edge balance as the Laser II World Championship goes into its…Sat Aug 23 1997 - 01:00
Davies, Handley remain in leadTension will be high going into today's racing in the Heineken Laser II World Championship off Cork as the single event discard…Fri Aug 22 1997 - 01:00
Kiwis open up in styleNew Zealand opened the running in impressive style at the Heineken Laser II World Championship at Dinghy Week in Cork yesterday…Thu Aug 21 1997 - 01:00
Offshore sailing in good shapeIrish offshore sailing is enjoying a real adrenaline rush this week as three entirely different events clearly mark a branch …Fri Aug 15 1997 - 01:00
Irish Mirrors lead the wayEmma McDonald and Ian McSweeney of Howth YC won the opening race at the Mirror World Championships at Kingston, Ontario, yesterday…Tue Aug 05 1997 - 01:00
Irish/American boat gets welcome boostTom Roche's entry for the United States team competing in the Admiral's Cup received a welcome morale boost at the start of the…Sat Aug 02 1997 - 01:00
Estaugh, Potts win in styleWith a deft twist of fortune and skill, Richard Estaugh and Simon Potts turned around a potential runner-up place into success…Sat Jul 26 1997 - 01:00
Estaugh takes lead againDefending title holder Richard Estaugh with crew Simon Potts goes into the final race of the Heineken GP14 World Championship…Fri Jul 25 1997 - 01:00
Estaugh loses grip as rivals find formIn spite of near ideal conditions off Skerries yesterday, title holder Richard Estaugh with crew Simon Potts appeared to lose…Wed Jul 23 1997 - 01:00
British crews gaining strong grip at SkerriesRichard Estaugh and his crew Simon Potts moved decisively into first overall yesterday in the Heineken-sponsored GP14 World Championship…Tue Jul 22 1997 - 01:00
Estaugh's happy startFollowing a 30 minute postponement to the start of race one, more than 140 crews started the Heineken GP14 World Championship…Mon Jul 21 1997 - 01:00
Top crews for major championship eventsIreland is to stage a series of world championship events over the next two weeksFri Jul 18 1997 - 01:00
Irishman to go round the world for sportIRELAND'S leading professional sailor, Gordon Maguire was showing off his latest yacht to the Irish media in Liverpool this week…Fri Jul 04 1997 - 01:00
O'Leary retains leadTENSION is building in several key classes at the Cork Dry Gin Sovereign's Cup at Kinsale as the 90 crews begin the penultimate…Thu Jun 26 1997 - 01:00
Cup winners begin to emerge off Cork coastYESTERDAY'S RACING off Kinsale in the Cork Dry Gin Sovereign's Cup, as the five-day series reaches its halfway stage, saw the…Wed Jun 25 1997 - 01:00
O'Leary applies pressurePRESSURE is the name of the game in the 1720 class at the Cork Dry Gin sponsored Sovereign's Cup at Kinsale Yacht Club where …Tue Jun 24 1997 - 01:00
Varian and Dee prevail in mixed conditionsAFTER a weekend of mixed conditions and close competition, Paddy Varian and Peter Dec's Scamp emerged overall winner of the Heineken…Mon Jun 23 1997 - 01:00
Kinsale hosts keen sailorsKINSALE Yacht Club looks set to reach the magic 100 boat mark for an event this weekend when the south coast becomes the focus…Fri Jun 20 1997 - 01:00
Jameson form still on the upAFTER the luxury of fine weather and steady sea breezes of the last two weeks or so in Ireland, spare a thought for the 18 boats…Fri Jun 06 1997 - 01:00
Sailors drifting nearer the shoreIT SEEMS that it was only yesterday when, for most keelboat sailors, offshore racing was the pinnacle of the sport.Fri May 23 1997 - 01:00
Irish Dragons on fireIRISH sailors were celebrating this week after a weekend of victories and high placings at two important events in BritainFri May 09 1997 - 01:00
Sailmaking move plannedA NEW sailmaking service for east coast sailors is expected to be up and running early in the season with two of the best known…Fri Apr 25 1997 - 01:00
Awards find a mooring in CorkMUNSTER SAILING - and the Royal Cork Yacht Club in particular - has been honoured by two awards schemes that recognise both sporting…Fri Apr 11 1997 - 01:00
All ill wind that blows good for SlatteryAS GALES once again sweep the country this weekend it is hard to imagine what sailor could possibly relish the prospect of 50…Fri Mar 28 1997 - 00:00
Guiney catches wind and titleIN AN exciting conclusion to a weekend of racing at Lady's Island, Co Wexford, Pearse Guiney from Waterford city emerged as overall…Tue Mar 18 1997 - 00:00
Cork's Foxall ready for summer Figaro single handed challengeWHEN the annual Figaro race arrives in Kinsale for its regular Irish stop over this August, the fleet of single handers will …Fri Mar 14 1997 - 00:00
Win for JamesonTHE Irish Mumm 36 footer Jameson won its class at the annual Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC) in Miami at the weekend.Mon Mar 03 1997 - 00:00
Kinsale YC predicts increase in entriesKINSALE Yacht Club is gearing up for a predicted two fold increase in entries for the Cork Dry Gin Sovereigns Cup Regatta to …Fri Jan 31 1997 - 00:00
Roufs' fate rests with the brave efforts of DumontWITH THE glare of attention on Tony Bullimore and Thierry Dubois' rescue gradually easing, organisers and race followers of the…Fri Jan 17 1997 - 00:00
Maguire set to join Smith's W60 in round the world raceAS the London Boat Show opens its doors at Earl's Court this week, the first display to greet visitors will be of particular …Fri Jan 03 1997 - 00:00
Gearing up for Admiral's CupNEW ZEALAND have become the first national team to lodge their challenge for next year's Admiral's Cup, the biennial offshore…Fri Nov 29 1996 - 00:00
