Royal Cork, the world's oldest yacht club, celebrates 300 years

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney hoisted a commemorative flag where the Royal Cork Yacht Club began life in 1720

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney; Admiral of the Royal Cork Yacht Club Colin Morehead; Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service Commodore Michael Malone; and chief of staff of the Irish Defence Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett. Picture: Darragh Kane

The world's oldest yacht club, the Royal Cork, celebrated its 300th birthday at its original location on Haulbowline island this weekend.

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney hoisted a commemorative flag where the RCYC began life as the ‘Water Club of the harbour of Cork’ in 1720 which is now the Irish Naval Headquarters.