Sailing regatta set to create a storm in Crosshaven

EVERY two years the sleepy seaside village of Crosshaven comes to bustling life as it prepares to host one of the largest sailing regattas in Europe.

Hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Cork Week is a well organised event which attracts 500 racing yachts, lured by its reputation of being one of the best sailing regattas in the world.

Run by sailors for sailors, Cork Week combines hard-core racing with what can only be described as a professional level of socialising. The racing is varied and challenging, with four courses raced over five days.