Event: Sovereigns Cup

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Dun Laoghaire vies with Aran Islands for sailing affections

Two sailing regattas this week, on opposite coasts, have succeeded in mustering a large proportion of Ireland’s boating community. And both, in turn have their own spectacles on offer although for different reasons.

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Kinsale provides respite for Irish sailing season

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Tim Goodbody steals the show as White Mischief leads at Howth Yacht Club

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Jump Juice out to put record straight

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Howth’s Equinox on the crest of a wave

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O’Leary’s mixed emotions

Sovereigns Cup glory for O’Leary

THE Sovereigns Cup was lifted by Anthony O’Leary at Kinsale on Saturday after his Class Zero entry Antix was judged best of the 101-boat fleet for the series that featured a full range of conditions.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2011

Weather ensures thrills and spills in Sovereigns Cup

ONE lucky sailor was rescued after falling overboard during the Sovereigns Cup in Kinsale yesterday.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2011

Fickle conditions provide tough tests

STRONG winds forecast for today’s third and penultimate day of the Sovereigns Cup at Kinsale could yet prove as decisive as yesterday’s light and extremely fickle conditions off the Old Head of Kinsale.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2011

Drama on opening day of Sovereigns Cup

A drifting mark off the Old Head of Kinsale upset the opening day of the Sovereigns Cup yesterday where 101-boats have gathered to decide the biennial trophy event.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2011

O’Leary’s Antix storms to Zero win

A FULL RANGE of sailing conditions on Cork Harbour delivered a complete test to the combined fleet of more than 60 boats for the annual Irish Cruiser Racing Association (ICRA) national championships that ended yesterday.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2011

Weather imposes its will on race fleet

WRETCHED weather forced the cancellation of racing on the second day of the Kevin O’Leary Nissan April League series at Kinsale.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2003

Fine entry for Team Racing event

MORE than 100 sailors will compete in the Irish Sailing Association National Team Racing Championships from the Royal Cork at Crosshaven over the St Patrick’s weekend.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2003

Winter league series poised for a dramatic conclusion

YET again violent storms forced the cancellation of all racing in Cork harbour’s and so far three races have been held in the Glaxo SmithKline Beecham Winter Series from the Royal Cork with the final race coming up on Sunday.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2002