Sailing: Cork Dinghy Fest set for drama

More emphasis on quality race management, a flavour of America’s Cup,and a mix of fun and safety for the junior fleets are in store at Cork Dinghy Fest that gets underway tomorrow and continues over the weekend at Crosshaven.

With 85 confirmed entries to date plus the usual last-minute rush expected with dinghy sailors, the likely total fleet is expected to be about 150 boats at its peak over the weekend.

That number is a deliberate reduction from the 2015 edition, which catered for 200 boats, where up to three different classes raced on each of the four course areas set around Cork Harbour.