Sailing spotlight on Schull

THE town of Schull is making final preparations ahead of Sunday’s opening ceremony of the ISAF Team Racing World Championship that will bring a spotlight on the West Cork sailing centre.

At least 20 teams from six nations compete over the following week for a title traditionally coveted amongst varsity students but which has extended into the younger ranks of amateur sport.

The championship pits teams of three boats in matches against other teams where the emphasis is on boat-handling and tactics rather that first past the post. Matches are won by the best finishing combination of each team’s boats.