Description: The inaugural Cobh Traditional Sail Regatta will be held from 24th-26th June on the waters adjacent to the amphitheatre of the town of Cobh. The event is organised in association with The Cove Sailing Club and the Naval Service Yacht Squadron.
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The annual Cobh Traditional Sail Regatta will be held from 27th to the 29th June 2014, on the waters adjacent to the amphitheatre of the town of Cobh. The event is organised in association with The Cove Sailing Club and the Naval Service Yacht Squadron. It is an opportunity to enjoy both sea and shore activities with traditional sailing trips, traditional music, sea shanties and an eventful prize giving ceremony.
Our pennant derives from the Cork one design, a boat that could be crewed by four people, would be particular to the local requirements and conditions and built for under £100. The first six were built by the Carrigaloe Gridiron & Works Company and were launched in June of 1896. Two more were to be built at Carrigaloe, three at Passage West and one in Baltimore, West Cork, bringing the total to 12. Sadly only a few remain but we hope once again to see those graceful craft turned out in all their finery.
Visit our photo gallery; the photos by our resident photographer, Leon Allen will bring a traditional sail event to life. As always berthage will be provided, but this year due to a visiting liner on the Sunday there will be additional restrictions with a requirement for smaller boats to raft up to the larger vessels. A marina Manager will supervise the berthing.