Action stations as all classes compete

THE real action started at Ford Cork Week Ireland yesterday with all classes on the water and with an entry of 547 boats, the careful administration of the racing was an absolute imperative for the organisers.

The day started with all fleets paying close attention to the weather conditions which started dull with very little breeze. Just before 11am a light southerly breeze filled in and allowed racing to start on time. The breeze gradually built in strength and provided some excellent tight racing for fleets.

At this stage of the week a pattern has not yet started to emerge but, after today, a trend may become apparent and the gathering of the skippers and crews at the results room will become more intense as results are compared and points calculated. From tomorrow the question of possible discards will start to emerge and the excitement will intensify even more.