Volvo Cork Week to feature European Championship race for first time

Nearly 90 yachts are already confirmed to enter this year’s Volvo Cork Week — a noticeable increase on when the event was last held two years ago.

The arrival of the crews will provide an economic boost for the Cork area, especially around Crosshaven, as the event is being hosted by Royal Cork Yacht Club.

The regatta, which takes place from July 10 to 15, will feature a European championship race for the first time — the Irish Quarter Tonner National Championship and the inaugural Beaufort Cup.