120 boats to bring waves of colour to Crosshaven in July

Strong growth in entries, a reformatting of the event, and new emphasis on the environment are all part of Volvo Cork Week, launched in Haulbowline yesterday.

Entries currently stand at 60 boats with a target of another 60 expected before the series gets under way in mid-July.

The Beaufort Cup for military and rescue service teams, which was first sailed in 2016, is a major element of the event again and close to double the entries are anticipated for this part of the regatta, won by the Irish Defence Forces two years ago.