Home team has strong hand

DOMESTIC entries have held strong despite the economic downturn as Cork Week prepares to begin racing off Roche’s Point this morning. Irish boats account for more than half the official entry list in contrast to previous years when overseas boats would account for as much as 80% of the turnout.

Around 2,000 competitors will start racing at 11a.m. today on five completely different race courses located around Cork Harbour and in the approaches to Roche’s Point.

As usual, the 13 different classes featuring all sizes of boats from ‘white-sails’ and strictly amateur crews to the Class zero and super zero divisions where professional crews are limited.