€600k boost breezes into harbour town

The economy of a Cork harbour town is to get a boost of up to €600,000 thanks to a major regatta.

Details have been revealed of the four-day Covestone Asset Management Sovereign’s Cup 2013, which will be hosted by Kinsale Yacht Club (KYC).

Organisers expect over 140 boats from all over Ireland and Britain with about 800 sailors and racing fans to attend the 10th staging of the biennial cruiser yacht racing event, which takes place from Jun 26 to 29, and is expected to generate about €600,000 for the tourist town.