The final countdown to the start of one of Europe's premiere regattas, ACCBank Cork Week, has begun. The arrival of three of the world's most competitive yachts into Cork Harbour signals the real beginning of the highlight of Ireland's Sailing Calendar. "Rambler" a 90 footer, skippered by George David from the US, "Moneypenny" & "Numbers" both 52 feet long, also from the US and skippered by James Swartz and Dan Myers respectively will be seen in the harbour this week, gearing up for the event, in advance of their first race on Monday 14th July.
Piet Vroon on "Formidable III", from Holland is a former Fastnet Winner and he is returning to compete, yet again. He first raced in Cork Harbour thirty-five years ago in 1973. Newcomers to Cork this year are "Escaped Aussies" led by their skippers, Daren (Daz) Shipard and James Kennedy. They promise to bring their unique brand of sailing, friendship and charity work to Cork. "We're not just about sailing. Through our charity, Sailstrong, we have raised money for a variety of charities in the regions where we sail," says Skipper Daz Shipard.
ACCBank Cork Week will be Officially Launched by Damian Foxall, Winner of the Barcelona World Race, at 6pm on Sunday, July 13th. This will be preceded by a Family Fun Day, which is free and open to the public. For full details of ACCBank Cork Week, visit, accbankcorkweek.ie
