Cork Week planned for July 2018

The Royal Cork Yacht Club has confirmed a number of changes to the biennial Volvo Cork Week, to be held again next July.

The volunteer-led event management team has opted for a more bespoke event rather than a ‘one fits all’ approach: individual crews can now select the type of regatta they wish to take part in, including the number of days, type of racing and level of competition. A basic, entry-level regatta over two days appealing to local crews will start the week with more and more events within an event as the week progresses.

Offshore racing sailors will have more courses including a Fastnet Race, the Beaufort Cup for military and service teams again following its successful debut last year and the overall trophy for the week will be the Volvo Trophy sailed over four days.