2008 Irish regatta dates

ArgieBargie · Sailor Joined: Nov 07, 2007 Posts: 8

Can anyone tell me how to get hold of regatta dates for next year in Ireland, specifically regattas that would fit with moving a boat to and from Cork week from Scotland.
When is the cocoon regatta etc??
Cheers
AB

Dino · Sailor Joined: Mar 27, 2007 Posts: 11

Cocoon Dublin Bay Challenge is on at the end of August.
If you're coming to Cork then the big event worth looking at is the Round Ireland Race. Check out www.wicklowsailingclub.com It's a classic offshore race.
The Irish IRC Nationals are on in Howth on the 15th of May. Two weeks later you'll have the Lambay Race in Howth see www.hyc.ie
There will be a few club regatta's in Dun Laoghaire but they are usually pants. A one race-one day regatta reaching around Dublin bay.
What sort of boat are you bringing? There may be a Cruiser 2 east coat champs or there may be some event in Cork.

FoxMagic · Sailor Joined: Jul 07, 2007 Posts: 4

Anyone know where Bell Lawrie in Scotland is no dates on their sites?

ArgieBargie · Sailor Joined: Nov 07, 2007 Posts: 8

Thanks for that Dino. Good to know. The boat is a Summit 40 which may or may not be here in time for Scottish series so will definitely not be doing the irish IRC unfortunately.
Scottishseries dates are 23rd to 26th May
Chances are we will do just Cork and Cocoon in Ireland this year then. Would love to do Round ireland but not on a 40 footer!!! plus it bites into a fair chunk of holiday time
Cheers