Neptune Ribs seeing buoyant sales as interest in sailing soars

Irish manufacturer of leisure craft has plans to break into UK market as Covid fuels surge in water sports

One of the range of leisure vessels being produced by Neptune Ribs, based in Crosshaven, Co Cork. Founded in 2020, the company already has plans to expand into the UK market.

A surge in the popularity of sailing is driving rapid growth for Neptune Ribs, a specialist Cork-based designer and manufacturer of leisure vessels.

Having sold their first ribs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) in 2020, founders Patrick D’Arcy and David Cronin have plans for a 2022 launch into the UK market, where they already attracting significant interest.